Owner, Blue Springs DocuLock, LLC® | Empowering Security and Efficiency through Document Solutions.
On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending the Blue Springs Chamber Lunch & Learn, where the focus was on empowering often-overlooked talent pools in our workforce. Each panelist detailed their experience working with these individuals and the benefits it had to both the company and the employee. Thank you to the panelists Bobby Hines, Corey Martin, and Karvel Kofoed for their insight on such an important topic. Bobby shared insightful perspectives on how businesses can create opportunities for justice-involved individuals, providing them a second chance and benefiting from their dedication and untapped potential. Providing a justice-involved individual a second chance not only fills critical roles in the workforce but also helps uplift our community by fostering growth and inclusion. Corey emphasized the immense value that veterans bring to the workplace. With their keen eye for detail, veterans are trained far beyond the capabilities of most civilians. They excel in teamwork, know how to follow directions precisely and adapt quickly to dynamic situations. It's important to create pathways for their successful transition back into civilian careers and by doing so businesses can fully leverage these unmatched skills. Karvel talked about the value of “experienced” or post-retired professionals, pointing out how much knowledge and reliability they bring to the table. Businesses can benefit from their mentorship and the seasoned perspective they offer, especially when it comes to tackling tough challenges. They have a depth of experience that sparks innovation, and their strong work ethic and traditional values lead to a higher level of dedication. Bringing older professionals on board not only strengthens collaboration between generations and boosts company culture, but it also gives them a continued sense of purpose, and belonging, and a way to share their expertise in a meaningful way. Look out for a follow-up to this post next week detailing our experience hiring a post-retired professional! This event was a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusive hiring practices. As businesses, we have the chance to shape a more diverse and resilient workforce by embracing individuals from all walks of life. Let's continue to build teams that not only elevate our businesses but also uplift the broader community. #InclusiveWorkforce #SecondChances #VeteransInBusiness #PostRetirementProfessionals #BlueSpringsChamber
I loved attending, I learned a lot!
CEO Assisting Hands Home Care - Lee's Summit, Missouri
5moGreat event. I enjoyed being part of it. We love our part-time, experienced caregivers.