Workforce shortages in the Midwest have been building over the last 50 years. So, what can you do to grow your organization, considering Midwest labor shortages are projected to continue for the next two decades or more?
Find out during our next Green Room conversation, “Help Wanted: Trends and Strategies for Iowa’s Workforce,” with guest Dr. Ron Cox, owner of Midwest Workforce Strategies and hosted by April Schmaltz, Delta Dental of Iowa’s interim co-CEO.
This free virtual event on Wednesday, November 8, at 12 p.m. CST, will take an in-depth look at population and employment growth trends, as well as how other states are approaching recruitment and retention. We’ll also discuss strategies to find different types of workers and win the competition for talent.
Dr. Ron Cox is an aerospace engineer with a B.S. and Ph.D. from Iowa State University. His early career included work designing airfoils and fighter aircraft in the aerospace industry. He also spent time as an aerospace engineering professor and as a C-level executive for a manufacturer of cooling towers. Most recently he served as the director of a business outreach unit, as associate dean of corporate engagement, and as assistant vice president of extension at Iowa State.
Ron currently runs Midwest Workforce Strategies, a consulting company that helps organizations understand Midwest workforce challenges and design plans to grow their labor force.
April Schmaltz has more than 25 years of business experience, including 15 in executive leadership roles involving marketing strategy, branding, integrated marketing, and new business growth in the health care and financial services industries.
She is the interim co-CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa, the president of the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation, the president of Veratrus Health, Inc. and on the board of directors for Veratrus Benefits Solutions, Inc. In addition, April serves on a number of community boards including the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative.
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
Host | Jeff Russell
President and CEO
Delta Dental of Iowa
Host | Tiffany O'Donnell
CEO
Women Lead Change
Dr. Ron Cox
Owner
Midwest Workforce Strategies
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