Creating Workforce Ambassadors Will Make Talent Attraction Easier

28 Feb 2022


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Making talent attraction easier, and more effective is top of mind for many economic developers and the businesses they support. Talent attraction has been a challenge post-pandemic, whether that means getting people already in the community to work at their highest potential or attracting talent from outside of the area. Golden Shovel Agency works with clients from throughout the country that has put in place successful workforce recruitment programs. THESE BEST PRACTICES can be implemented by any community, but most require some level of funding.

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