Quits Aren't Slowing Down… and That's Why Every Job Should Have a DRS Zone Living in the Indy region in May it is hard to not have motorsports on the brain… at the same time the latest JOLTS data showed a record 4.5 Million Americans quit their jobs in March. I'll admit it… Drive to Survive got…
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Megan Baumgartner, Economic and Community Development Director at City of Fishers Q: What drew you to a career in economic development? A: I’ve always loved government and worked in a variety of state government agencies before being offered a position with the Indiana Economic Development…
Continue ReadingAre your people actually quitting their job? My real question for today… are people leaving your organization leaving the position (or even type of position) they had before the pandemic? The Great Resignation , as the massive migration within our economy has been coined… represents a significant…
Continue ReadingCARRIE LIVELY Executive Director, Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement Q: The name ‘Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement’ has a broad scope. What is the goal for HCCCA? A: The overarching goal for HCCCA is to integrate the K-12 education systems to be reflective of the workforce…
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For millions of Americans, a career in the travel industry is the ticket to a successful future. In fact, 22% of Americans began their careers in the travel industry, and you can, too! Did you know working in travel and hospitality can not only be rewarding and exciting – it can help you go farther in your career path? Whether you seek secondary education or prefer to jump right into the workforce after high school – or you're simply looking for a job – travel can help kick start your career…
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Travel bloggers find their home in Fishers Indiana It’s not often that you hear travelers say, “There’s no place like home,” but there’s something truly special about living in Hamilton County. My husband, Mike, and I left Chicago in 2015 to plant our roots here. We were looking for a smaller…
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Veteran couple chooses Hamilton County Indiana as their new home A year or two ago, we sat down and asked ourselves, what do we want from life? Our kids weren’t babies any more, we were wrapping up our careers in the military, and we were starting a new chapter. We wanted to have a plan. So we made…
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Smaller is better. That’s one of the lessons I learned when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do for a career. I was in my twenties, working in the food-services industry, and I quickly saw that I preferred working in smaller restaurants. I later realized that I feel that same way about…
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How moving to the Midwest town of Westfield Indiana came out on top when comparing to other cities Sometimes I joke that I came to Hamilton County kicking and screaming. You have to understand: During my career, I’ve lived in some pretty cool places. New York City. Shanghai. Charlotte. Atlanta…
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Home for the holidays? A lot has changed in Hamilton County. While you’re here, look around and picture yourself back home again in Indiana – with a great job in a vibrant community. Discover why Hamilton County has been awarded so many “Best Places” accolades in the country. It all starts with Hoosier hospitality and the quality of life that the county has invested in to enhance the lives of residents, employers and workers…
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