Workforce
Cracking the Code: Gen Z’s Top Priorities in the Workplace
Cracking the Code: Gen Z’s Top Priorities in the Workplace Gen Z Job Expectations As Gen Z (~1997-2012) becomes a key part of our workforce, employers in our community need to know and understand what this generation wants from their careers and what might drive them away. Research shows that Gen Z’s expectations are reshaping hiring,…
Read More2025 WI Civics Bee Winner Named
2025 WI Civics Bee Winner Named Back-to-Back Wins: Eau Claire Students Take Top Honors at State Civics Bee June 16th, 2025 For the second year in a row, a student from the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) has taken first place at the Wisconsin State Finals of the National Civics Bee. This…
Read More2025 Student Survey Results
2025 Student Survey Results Keeping Graduates Local: What Students Are Telling Us – and Why it Matters Each year, more than 3,000 students graduate from UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College. These students represent more than just education achievement – they are the future workforce and community members that drive our region’s long-term economic…
Read MoreUnlocking Potential with Wipfli LLP: A Leading Advisory and Accounting Firm
Unlocking Potential with Wipfli LLP: A Leading Advisory and Accounting Firm As one of the largest advisory and accounting firms in the United States, Wipfli LLP offers an extensive range of services, including audit, advisory, tax, risk advisory, assurance and M&A transaction advisory. The firm also specializes in digital transformation, outsourcing, organizational performance and private…
Read MoreSupporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we often focus on technical training, hiring pipelines, and labor market data, it’s just as important to pause and ask: Are we creating workplaces where people actually feel supported? Mental Health is Workforce Readiness The next generation of talent are…
Read MoreWorkforce Insights 2025
Workforce Insights 2025 Data-Driven Workforce Trends to Elevate Your Hiring Strategy Spring 2025 Edition As we approach Spring 2025, hiring trends are shifting, presenting both opportunities and challenges for employers. According to recent data, 84% of U.S. hiring decision-makers feel positively about their company’s hiring outlook for the next year. The majority of companies are…
Read MoreShape the 2025 Compensation Landscape
Shape the 2025 Compensation Landscape Are you ready to make market-driven compensation decisions for your organization in 2025? Participating in the 2025 Compensation Surveys ensures that you have access to the latest data trends to help you stay competitive in an evolving workforce market. The 2025 Benchmark Compensation Survey is in full swing, covering 550+…
Read MoreCOURT BLOCKED 11/15/24 – Updated Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers: Key Changes to Know
COURT BLOCKED 11/15/24 – Updated Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers: Key Changes to Know UPDATE – 11/18/2024 On November 15th, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked the increase in salary thresholds for exempt employees to receive overtime compensation. This means that essentially the salary threshold for exempt employees to…
Read MoreUnlocking Employee Benefits: Partnering with Midwest Select Insurance Group
Unlocking Employee Benefits: Partnering with Midwest Select Insurance Group Unlocking Employee Benefits: Partnering with Midwest Select Insurance Group We’re thrilled to unveil our partnership with Midwest Select Insurance Group (MSIG), a collaboration aimed at empowering our Chamber investors with a premier employee benefits program. This initiative is tailored to assist small businesses within the Eau…
Read MoreEau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee®
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee® For Immediate Release October 15th, 2024 Contact: Tina Probst, 715-858-0617 Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee® Eau Claire, Wisconsin – The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 National Civics Bee®, a competition aimed at…
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