For those who’ve lived through tough economic times, a workforce shortage can seem like a good problem. “We have, incredibly, more job openings in the economy than we have unemployed workers in the US economy,” Pat Barkey,..

When it comes to remote workers, Conor Smith has seen both sides of the story, at the same time. His wife began working remotely after six years of working on-location…

It was a painful, yet familiar, story for executives around the table. Kevin, a top manager at a Montana technology firm, had recently made a job offer to Mark, a promising programmer from Salt Lake City. Mark sold his house, packed up his wife and kids, and moved to Missoula on a Saturday to begin the new position on Monday…

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.