Episodes

  • Role of Civic Engagement in Attracting Talent
    Jul 27 2021

    Workforce Vibe is centered around real life topics related to workforce development including career training, talent retention and the latest trends. Join host Sally Payne as she discusses the role civic engagement plays in attracting talent.

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    10 mins
  • Importance of Quality of Place and a Living Wage
    Jul 27 2021

    Workforce Vibe is centered around real life topics related to workforce development including career training, talent retention and the latest trends. Join host Sally Payne, Workforce Development Director for the City of Springfield Missouri, as she discussed the importance of quality of place and a living wage to mid-sized metros in attracting talent.

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    16 mins
  • Creating a More Vibrant Workplace
    Aug 24 2021

    This episode of Workforce Vibe focuses on the role equity, diversity and inclusion play in creating a more vibrant workplace. Authentic diversity and inclusion builds morale and gives a sense of belonging, enhancing the work environment.

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    28 mins
  • Gen Z - The Emerging Workforce
    Sep 22 2021
    As Gen Z enters the working world what do we really know about this emerging generation of workers? Take a listen and find out what motives them and get a glimpse of how they will make their mark on the labor market of the future. Part 1 of 4 in a series focusing on the different generations and their attitudes towards work.
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    19 mins
  • Millennials - Marking Their Mark on the Workforce
    Sep 22 2021
    In this second of a four part series we're talking about Millennials and how they continue to shape the workforce. From flexible schedules to remote work and establishing a career path, we'll look at how the Millennial generation has changed how companies attract and keep talent. 
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    20 mins
  • The Future Workforce - High Schoolers Take on Their Futures
    Oct 26 2021

    Host Sally Payne sits down with two high school students to learn how they view their place in the emerging workforce. The students discuss if they plan to continue their education and what career and/or life goals they have. Plus, how they view social media and its impact on their lives.

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    23 mins
  • Workforce Vibe Bonus Episode - Dr. Mardy Leathers
    Nov 18 2021
    In this special bonus episode of Workforce Vibe we take a break from our Generations series to sit down with Dr. Mardy Leathers, the Director of Workforce Development for the State of Missouri. Dr. Leathers shares great insight on current trends and the state of the workforce in the Show-Me State.

     

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    23 mins
  • Molding Leaders for the Future
    Dec 22 2021
    Now more than ever, seasoned workers are prioritizing life and rearranging work schedules and places to accommodate a work life balance while mentoring leaders for the next generation.  
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    23 mins