Gail Cruikshank

Minnesota's workforce is aging, with a growing share of jobs held by workers aged 55 and over, impacting the state's economy and workforce dynamics. By 2030, over 1 in 5 Minnesotans will be older adults, and the "retirement-to-working-age ratio" will peak.

What is a "high demand employee"? Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON to highlight what Central Minnesotans can do increase or maintain your workplace value.

Not everything is as it seems. Employers may be able to access untapped potential and Greater St. Cloud Development Talent Director, Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON to tell us how. The GSDC and St. Cloud Technical and Community College hosted an untapped potential workshop with approximately 40 employers.

New Year's resolutions can range from weight loss, exercise more, or save money but maybe investing in yourself could be a good option of you. I was joined on WJON by Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank.

Maintaining a a talented and dedicated workforce is the goal of nearly every Central Minnesota employer. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON.

Getting that next job can be a challenge. To help you present your best self, Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, joined me on WJON.

People are either born leaders or learn to be leaders. Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation joined me on WJON for our monthly "Get a Job" segment. She identified how young people can become leaders.

It is still more of a job seeker market in St. Cloud but that trend is starting to change for the first time since the pandemic. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON.

Regardless of your age we can all keep learning. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON. She outlines why lifelong learning can benefit everyone including those in the workforce.

Experienced employees can be beneficial to Central Minnesota employers. Gail Cruikshank is the Talent Director for the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation. She highlights some key ways employers can use experienced employees to benefit the entire staff.

The latest EPIC for Influencers event will take place tomorrow (Tuesday April 16) from 4-7 p.m. at the St. Cloud State University Fieldhouse. EPIC For Influencers is an opportunity for anyone that influences our future workforce with their career choices to ask questions/educational criteria, etc directly from industry partners.

The cost and availability of childcare can be a challenge for parents of young children. To talk about the issues of childcare in the workforce I was joined by Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation's Gail Cruikshank. She explains that 24% of parents surveyed withdrew from the workforce or denied employment due to childcare arrangements.