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ATTRACT & RETAIN cont. Total Employment in the New North region March 2010-March 2012 550000 555000 560000 565000 570000 545000 567931 564760 554932 March 2010 March 2011 Total Employment March 2012 Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent Committee Accomplishments: • Completed and distributed the guide "The Top Five Keys to Finding a Job" • Produced two "Now Hiring" public service announcements to air on television channels throughout the region in 2013. • Looking ahead to 2013, the committee hopes to continue working to connect job seekers and companies in need of workers. two public service announcements highlighting how people were retrained and then able to find jobs. Without enough workers with the right skills, companies aren't able to grow, Seifert says. Companies throughout the region are doing what they can to compete for workers with the right skills, Sachse says. "Hot" areas without enough workers include engineering, welding and other skilled trades. "Baby boomers are going out the door and there's no one to take their place. Companies are looking to differentiate themselves to attract workers," he says. an onsite fitness center can make a big difference, Sachse says. "You have to be tuned into what matters to prospective workers. When Miron built its new headquarters a few years ago, they included a state-of-the-art fitness center as something else that could attract potential employees," he says. For companies that can't find workers locally and are For younger workers, having something as simple as looking to attract workers from outside the region, Sachse says one popular benefit is to offer assistance to help spouses find jobs. "It's all about differentiation. Sure, a company may have to pay a staffing agency to help a spouse Trust Confirmed Recommended by people you trust Menn Law have earned the respect of their peers and the trust of their clients. More experienced lawyers providing counsel in more W hen you need an attorney, go to one of the region's most trusted firms. For more than 85 years, the attorneys of 2501 E. Enterprise Ave. Appleton (Just off of HWY 41 and Ballard) areas of the law than any other firm in the Valley. A conviction to do what is right, proven expertise and extensive trial experience all combine to help clients through all stages of their personal and business lives. PERSONAL INJURY • FAMILY LAW • DIVORCE/SEPARATION • ESTATE PLANNING • REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS • WORKER'S COMPENSATION • BUSINESS LITIGATION • BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS • MEDIATION & ARBITRATION 920.731.6631 www.mennlaw.com 22 NEW NORTH, INC.