Charlotte Works Staff, Author at Charlotte Works

16 Apr Who’s driving the bus?: Steering away from a leadership talent gap

Posted at 15:15h in Employers by Charlotte Works Staff

Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. Peter Drucker We're running short of leaders. Today’s leadership capacity is insufficient to meet future leadership requirements. Many managers and executives are voicing their fears that the talent they have is not the leadership talent they...

16 Apr Workforce by the Numbers: The Charlotte region’s most unique jobs might surprise you

Posted at 15:04h in Careers by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works is pleased to continue Workforce by the Numbers, spotlighting workforce research from around the region. Data and analysis are provided through our partnership with the Charlotte Chamber. Whether it’s gaming supervisors in Nevada or farm workers in California, one occupation is often associated with...

16 Apr Employers, you’ve got the who, what; we’ve got the when, where, why

Posted at 14:53h in Employers by Charlotte Works Staff

Are you a recruiter or hiring manager who has multiple positions to fill? Yes? Then this story is for you! Did you know that each of Charlotte’s three NCWorks Career Centers has space and staff to host an information session or recruiting or hiring event for...

16 Apr Are you connected?: YBC celebrates one-year anniversary

Posted at 14:28h in Youth by Charlotte Works Staff

One year ago this month, Charlotte Works’ Youth Works program launched the Youth Business Connector (YBC) at a near-packed house press conference. The YBC is a web-based clearinghouse of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities developed through a collaboration of employers, schools and community organizations to help local employers...

16 Apr News & notes

Posted at 14:07h in News by Charlotte Works Staff

More good stuff just keeps happening at your NCWorks Career Centers! Check out our latest news: Charlotte Works is in the news Director of Talent Development Jaslyn Roberts was featured in the “Notable Names” section of the March/April issue of Pride magazine. Roberts was also interviewed by Time Warner...

13 Mar Employment success sometimes takes partners and perseverance

Posted at 15:27h in Success Story by Charlotte Works Staff

After nine years in the healthcare field, Gerrine Blackmon suddenly found herself jobless with three children to care for. Her journey back to employment is a story about perseverance and overcoming obstacles; it’s also a testament to the way Charlotte agencies, working in partnership, are...

13 Mar March brings spring and spring brings new workshops!

Posted at 15:16h in Workshops by Charlotte Works Staff

Join us for these sessions in the last half of the month to improve your search and help you land soon! Shine Your Way to the Top: Applications Tuesday, March 17 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 5601 Executive Center Dr. Are you taking the job application too lightly? Learn the...

13 Mar Are you mentally prepared for your next opportunity?

Posted at 15:01h in Job-Seeker by Charlotte Works Staff

Finding your next employment opportunity can often take time. In fact, looking for a job can often be classified as a job itself. It can be a time of frustration, uncertainty and even fear. Despite the frustration, uncertainty and fear, you must not give up....

13 Mar The dark side of low unemployment

Posted at 14:52h in Policy by Charlotte Works Staff

The past five years brought difficult times to many Charlotteans as unemployment shot up to double digits and all of us knew a family member, friend or neighbor impacted by job loss. The silver lining of an unusually high unemployment rate was the fact that Charlotte...

13 Mar Workforce by the Numbers: Back to school offers best bang for your buck

Posted at 14:42h in Careers by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works is pleased to continue Workforce By The Numbers, spotlighting workforce research from around the region. Data and analysis are provided through our partnership with the Charlotte Chamber. Everyone has heard the saying, “The more you learn the more you earn.” But increased tuition and...

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