Recruiting skilled workers is the #1 barrier to growth for Montana high-tech and manufacturing companies. At the Montana High Tech Business Alliance CEO Roundtable hosted by Yellowstone Bank in Billings, leaders emphasized the role of company culture in finding good people and keeping turnover low.

Recruiting skilled workers is the #1 barrier to growth for Montana high tech and manufacturing firms. Whether hiring software developers, machinists, or lawyers, Montana employers face similar challenges. Based on conversations with members around the state, here are a dozen ways to attract the best talent.

In 2015, remote work options will allow more Montana workers to find high-paying jobs where they want to live and Montana companies to hire the specialized skill sets they need.