As many manufacturers continue to complain of worker shortages, Kia Georgia Inc. is reopening its online application process for hourly production positions for the first time since 2011. The Korean […]
Category: Workforce
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Italy Spotlight: Pirelli on Investing in Innovation and the Global Reach of Performance Tires
Editor’s note: The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, based in Miami, publishes a monthly interview spotlighting members of its newly established Georgia chapter, which seeks to showcase and grow business […]
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German Internship Program Stays Stateside for 2021, Matches Students with Local Firms
While COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into a decade-old internship program sending mostly Southern students to Germany, the pandemic is also helping organizers innovate to achieve their longer-term vision. The […]
Posted inCulture, Education, Workforce
Young Women’s Academy to Launch Atlanta Public Schools’ First Japanese Program
An acclaimed academy for young women is set to offer Atlanta Public Schools’ first-ever Japanese language program and plans to kickstart the program with a related physical education class: karate. […]
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Deloitte: Thriving After COVID-19 Means Reimagining Work Globally
There was once a day when executives could rely heavily on their human resources professionals to manage personnel, achieving their goals with simple changes completed gradually. With a globalized economy […]
Posted inImmigration, Sponsored Post, Workforce
Commentary: Immigration Ban Lifted but Skilled Workers Still Waiting to Enter Georgia
Editor’s note: This sponsored article by Charles Kuck is published as part of Kuck Baxter’s annual sponsorship of Global Atlanta. Thousands of immigrants were given the green light in late […]
Posted inBusiness, Immigration, Law, Workforce
Business Backing Sought for Laws to Boost Georgia’s Foreign-Born Workers
Editor’s note/Correction: An earlier version of this article stated that the Home Builders Association of Georgia had offered testimony in support of HB 120. While the association did offer vocal […]
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Refugee Internship Program Brings Skilled Workers to Local Companies
Interns are generally stereotyped as students seeking to explore a new field and build their resumes. But what if they were trained professionals already armed with bona fide experience in […]
Posted inBooks, Business, Workforce
Books 2020: Practical Ways to Fight Post-Pandemic Economic Insecurity
Book: The Wolf at the Door: The Menace of Economic Insecurity and How to Fight It Authors: M. Graetz and Ian Shapiro Review by: Professor Jeff Rosensweig, director, John Robson Program for […]
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How Cox Automotive Navigates Growing Global Workforce Challenges
Only about 10 percent of Atlanta-based Cox Automotive’s $7 billion in revenues come from outside the U.S., a number the company hopes to grow as it continues to serve clients in […]