Jackson Chamber Meeting With Employers On Changing Workforce Needs
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Upper Cumberland Workforce are trying to get employers in touch with what employees want. A special meeting on the topic will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Executive Director Hope Vargas said times have changed when it comes to motivating […]
Rep. Windle Says Tennessee Unemployment A Priority In Next Session
State Representative John Mark Windle said reforms to Tennessee’s unemployment system will be a top priority heading into the next legislative session. Windle said there is room to improve both compensation and long-term unemployment in the state. Windle said he believes a public service program could be implemented for Tennesseans that cannot find employment. “Show […]
Putnam County Looking to Aid Retiring Employees’ Insurance
Putnam County is exploring a health insurance bridge program for county employees who are ready to retire, but not yet eligible for Medicare. Mayor Randy Porter said the cost isn’t too high–only $40,000 or $50,000 a year, and could actually end up saving the county money. “It’s a benefit to them, it rewards them, but […]
Putnam Labor Survey Participation Low For Local Industries
Responses to the every two-year survey of Putnam County industries have been slow in 2021. Only three of 71 industries participating in the wage and benefits survey have completed it. Stephen Crook is Vice President of Economic Development for The Highlands Economic Partnership. Crook said industries giving their answers might help them answer their own […]
Benefits for Veterans Offered By Service Offices
Veterans and veteran family members can take advantage of benefits reserved for those who served at their local Veteran Service Offices. Putnam County Veteran Service Officer Mark Harris said veterans not knowing assistance is available is a common thing. “We help them enroll in VA healthcare. We can help them file for claims for compensation […]
225,000 Unemployment Claims Paid Statewide
The state paid out two weeks of unemployment benefits to some 225,000 individuals during this week. State Department of Labor Commissioner Jeff McCord said that equates to nearly 98 percent of those who have applied for benefits over the last 21 days. “We know there’s frustration and worry and we understand that,” McCord said. “But […]
