“So, it’s all about culture. So, we’re hearing about how do we build inclusive environments where everyone can show up and do their best work.”
Rodney Savage is VP of Talent and Leadership at the Grand Rapids Chamber. He says this year’s Talent & Human Resources Summit is focused on building high-performing West Michigan work cultures by attracting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce.
“Something about Grand Rapids, we’re attracting the right people through the different industries that we have, and it’s an amazing community, and when people get here, they want to stay.”
“I’m here to learn about trends, what people are facing, how they’re recruiting, how they’re handling benefits, how they’re approaching recruiting talent and getting good talent that has the stay-ability that we hope for.”
Beth Nanzer is HR generalist at the Kent County Road Commission. She says the county stands out among the state as an employer that provides its workers with the best tools for the job.
“We’re very fortunate in that we are so big that we have good funding and we’re able to have good equipment, so there’s a sense of pride for sure that our employees carry with them when they’re doing their work, that their well-taken care of. We have good equipment to get the job done, not just quickly but with great quality.”
Nanzer says the summit helps her stay competitive in a highly sought-after employment region.
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