Tag: Workforce
Q&A Debra Bedrosian
Debra Bedrosian | Cooley Group vice president, human resources and social responsibility
Technical textile and geomembrane manufacturer Cooley Group has worked throughout the pandemic, including...
The necessity for velocity
“Pushing the envelope” is a phrase that gained popularity with American test pilots such as Chuck Yaeger and John Glenn in the 1950s. Each...
Hiring as an indicator
Has your company hired any new workers since May?
Yes: 71%
No: 29%
How many new hires have you added during that timeframe?
Less than 10 employees: 29%
We...
Pandemic survival
Has your company significantly modified its operation during the pandemic?
Yes: 78%
No: 22%
What changes have you made to your organization that were needed to continue...
Commit to real workforce diversity
Lisa A. Ranglin | Rhode Island Black Business Association CEO and president
Historically, diversity and inclusion efforts have failed to produce significant changes and companies...
Hard choices ahead for working parents
Millions of American families are finding themselves in a jam, with their jobs requiring them to return to work on-site and plans from their...
Prepping for a second wave
Is your business prepared for a second wave of COVID-19 cases?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
In what ways has your business prepared for another wave? (Select any...
Phase II reopening
Is your company in alignment with the state’s Phase II guidelines for reopening?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Will your company be returning up to 33% of the...
IDD workers eager to learn
David C. Reiss | Fogarty Center CEO
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are valuable members of the community. Many folks have paid employment. They...
How much has your job or business changed in response to...
Tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders have been suddenly forced out of the workforce, due largely to government restrictions on businesses and the size...
