Workforce Strategies for Post-COVID-19 Recovery.

“While I grew up in Ozark Fence Company, after taking ownership, the company looked a lot different,” says Joe Everest, owner of Ozark Fence & Supply Co., LLC. Growing up in the family business, …

For the second time in as many years, legislation to support the child care industry that state officials say has bipartisan support is seeking passage in Jefferson City.

The U.S. Department of Labor finalized and issued a new rule earlier this month that impacts how businesses classify independent contractors.

The community college's Center for Workforce Development has been renamed as Sherry Coker leaves her employer of nearly two decades.

Codistac owner Heather Noggle: "While collegiate experience is helpful for most industries and jobs, the tech field recognizes that skill and work experience are more important."

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, human resources, law, media, nonprofit and transportation.

SBJ data inform business leaders' outlook.

An independent panel of judges has chosen the 13th annual class of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.

Immigration could be the answer to some of the area’s workforce problems.

In a tight employment market “I think the first thing is really being more open to hiring someone who struggles with literacy,” says Kristy Frans with the Council of Churches. “Just because …

SBJ interviews Nixa Public Schools' superintendent.

People Centric Consulting Group CEO Don Harkey: "Employee surveys are a powerful tool for engaging your employees, but they only work when you engage your employees with the results."

Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses the labor force participation rate, access to child care, skilling up workers and tapping into hidden talent with local executives.

The latest federal data show decreases in all of the state's metropolitan statistical areas on a month-over-month basis.

Launch Stone County seeks over $1 million during a five-year period for various initiatives.

Do you have a business succession plan in place? Most people don't. Tracy Barnas, Arvest Wealth Management Regional Manager talks with Arvest Bank Loan Manager Summer Massey about what steps you need to take to get your plan in order.

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. Stephanie Anderson, Operations Coordinator for I Pour Life, says companies with the most successful …

The special section analyzes the local market's competition for talent.

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “The first thing I think a company needs to do is assess the individual interest of their employees …