Grand Rapids Business Journal

West Michigan Works! said it is opening enrollment in three free job skills training programs in partnership with two other Michigan Works! agencies as part of a national initiative.

Wolverine Worldwide appointed a board member who has global retail experience across multiple consumer-focused businesses.

Former Grand Rapids Ballet student Jessica Meldrum was named as the organization’s marketing director.

Milinda Ysasi will take the reins of Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women next week.

The National Association for Business Resources selected a large group of companies in West Michigan as exemplar organizations to work for due to their “innovative and thoughtful” approach to human resources.

Jim Keane, president and CEO of Steelcase, is set to retire next year after 25 years with the company and seven years as CEO.

A staffing and recruiting agency will host another on-site hiring event this month at a food manufacturing plant in Kentwood.

Hunter Daniels is a force of nature when it comes to determination and positivity, and he recently was recognized for using his newfound skills to make a difference in others’ lives.

Sheri Munsell is a firm believer that working from home can be a blessing for individuals with mental health struggles, and she is on a mission to make it possible for more people.

SpartanNash hired a senior vice president to oversee its supply chain.

Ada-based Erhardt Construction announced the hiring of James Balk as residential project manager.

Miller Johnson recently welcomed Brandon Griffith as a member of the firm’s Grand Rapids office.

Lambert & Co. welcomed Angela Klinske to serve as the senior director and leader of the firm’s health care and biotech practice.

The West Coast Chamber of Commerce featured a pair of local company leaders at a virtual event on the topic of employee retention.

A local staffing firm is partnering with a home storage company to host a job fair at its local production plant.

A startup company that created a video screening tool for job seekers and recruiters has hired its first president.

Global insurance broker Acrisure hired the former chief analytics officer of Legendary Entertainment to advance the company’s opportunities across AI, data and analytics.

A staffing and recruiting agency will host hiring events at several of its branches next week.

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council added three new board members.

A local branch of a national staffing firm is partnering with 125 area employers to host a job fair this week.

A local restaurant company promoted its marketing manager to director of marketing.

1 Bold Step, a Grand Rapids-based marketing agency, welcomed April Stevens, who will serve as the firm’s digital content producer.

West Michiganders who suddenly find themselves back into job-hunting mode due to COVID-19 downsizing now have a new ally in a program created by Arrow Staffing.

Employers will seek to fill over 140 immediate openings at a West Michigan Works! telephone job fair next week.

The global insurance broker Acrisure launched a new asset management division.