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The unemployment rate is at an all-time low, which is great news for the economy. But from an employer’s standpoint, it means an increasingly competitive workforce market. So where is Bend falling short in attracting more talent… and keeping them? As the workforce continues to shrink, finding and then keeping great talent has become a priority to employers, particularly in competitive markets.
“We have such a vibrant, collaborative, and growing local economy, but to remain competitive and fuel this growth we need to fine tune what we do as employers and a community to actually attract and then retain diverse, innovative talent,” said Katy Brooks, Bend Chamber CEO. “This is worth talking about. If we put our collaborative minds together, we can certainly determine what’s working and then build on it.”.
June’s What’s Brewing focuses on what employers are doing to change the way they hire and retain employees, and the audience helps weigh in on what keeps them at their jobs and in Central Oregon.
The panelists for this session will include:
- Katie Anderson, Founder, Aperion Management Group
- Marcus LeGrand, Pathway College and Career Coach, COCC
- Derek Koops, General Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Jared Narlock, Senior Organizational Development Consultant, St. Charles Health System
This session will be co-moderated by Katy Brooks, Bend Chamber CEO, and Jeff Kitchens, Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office Manager.
Event Details
Date: June 11, 2019
Time: 5-7pm
Location: 10 Barrel East Side Pub
Cost: $25 Chamber members, $35 general public ($5 more at the door)
Registration and info: bendchamber.org/bend-event/whats-brewing-attract-and-retain-loyal- employees
