Lunch & Learn - Hiring People with Disabilities

Description

Labor market experts and employers agree that the shortage of workers in Wisconsin in not likely to improve in the near future. With baby boomers retiring and unemployment hovering around three percent, employers will need to be creative in recruiting and retaining their workforce. America's largest untapped labor force is comprised of people with disabilities. Fortunately, the majority of people in this group have marketable skills and want to work. We will discuss state-funded hiring incentives and opportunities for businesses to attract and keep talented and dedicated workers.