Tag: Jobs

Cox Medical Center Branson hosts Coffee & Careers event

A bilingual Spanish recruiter with CoxHealth will be present at this event! At CoxHealth, we know our people are the key to our success. Our investment in these programs, benefits and resources is an investment in you. CHOICE REWARDS CoxHealth is rolling out a new employee recognition program that lets staff members choose their rewards… Read more »

Branson Employers Tap Puerto Rico to Fill Worker Shortage

When the yearly cap for H2B visa workers wasn’t renewed for 2017, the Branson Chamber of Commerce and local employers had to think outside of the box to tackle their looming worker shortage. BY VIVIAN WHEELER, BIZ 417 Facing a shortage of 300 workers, seven Branson employers took advantage of a recruitment trip to Puerto… Read more »

Culture of Silver Dollar City

At Silver Dollar City, family fun starts with treating employees like family. BY ADRIENNE DONICA | PHOTO COURTESY SILVER DOLLAR CITY Silver Dollar City places high importance on getting to know each employee at the park. Year after year families flock to Branson to enjoy the rides, attractions, shows and more at Silver Dollar City…. Read more »

Branson Employers Tap Puerto Rico to Fill Worker Shortage

When the yearly cap for H2B visa workers wasn’t renewed for 2017, the Branson Chamber of Commerce and local employers had to think outside of the box to tackle their looming worker shortage. BY VIVIAN WHEELER, BIZ 417 Facing a shortage of 300 workers, seven Branson employers took advantage of a recruitment trip to Puerto… Read more »

Workforce Development in Southwest Missouri

While many local companies struggle to recruit workers, some organizations are facing the region’s workforce development challenges head-on. Learn about their creative solutions to attracting and retaining talented employees. BY STEPHANIE TOWNE BENOIT, BIZ 417 At the height of the Great Recession, the scheduling board in the office of Brookline Doorworks, a Springfield garage door… Read more »

DED releases July 2016 Jobs Report

Release Date: 08/16/2016Contact: Amy Susan,  (573) 522-5058 View original article here. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – According to seasonally adjusted data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Missouri’s nonfarm payroll employment grew by 2,100 jobs in July, reaching a new record high for the state with 2,816,600 active jobs. July’s nonfarm payroll employment… Read more »