Employer Resources
Whether you need assistance with Equal Opportunity information, human resource questions, or how to assist your employees through the layoff process, we have provided various resources to answer your questions.
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What resources are available for employee layoffs?
We provide comprehensive support to help employers navigate the layoff process, including guidance on legal requirements and employee assistance programs.
Learn more about our rapid response team.
What training programs do you offer for workforce development?
We offer a variety of training programs, including certifications in warehousing, safety practices, and leadership development, tailored to enhance workforce skills.
How can I support my employees' career growth?
Encourage continuous learning and development by utilizing our resources for mentorship, career counseling, and skills training to foster employee advancement.
What assistance is available for small business owners?
We offer entrepreneurial training, financial literacy workshops, and networking opportunities to support small business growth and sustainability.
Human Resources Information
ABOUT.COM GUIDE TO HUMAN RESOURCES
Articles, information, and links of interest the general human resource community.
BUSINESS AND LEGAL REPORTS
Includes a Resources & Document Center with useful reports on employment compliance issues. Free registration required.
E-LAWS
Developed by the Department of Labor to assist the human resource community understand and comply with workplace employment laws.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (EBSA)
The EBSA, formerly known as the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA), protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits for more than 150 million people.
HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE ONLINE
Searchable database of HR-related Internet sites, with reviews.
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SHRM provides education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, online services and publications to more than 125,000 professional and student members throughout the world.
WORKFORCE ONLINE
Articles, forum and information about managing the workplace.
Employee Transition Support
WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING NOTIFICATION ACT (WARN)
The WARN Act helps ensure advance notice in cases of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs. The U.S. Department of Labor has issued these guides to provide workers and employers with an overview of their rights and responsibilities under the provisions of the WARN Act.
TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE
TAA helps trade-affected workers who have lost their jobs as a result of increased imports or shifts in production out of the United States. TAA program services and benefits are designed to facilitate workers in getting back to work quickly.
RAPID RESPONSE
Managing staffing reductions and layoffs can be a grueling experience. The decision to lay off employees is one no employer wants to make.
However, when layoffs do occur, it’s good to know you have a support team ready to meet with affected workers and offer assistance.
We know it’s important that you maintain productivity during the transition and we can help. Let us guide you through the process of meeting your legal obligations as an employer, while helping your employees find new career and training opportunities.
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Other Resources
LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
Complete labor market information is available for employers utilizing their Employer account on jobs.mo.gov. Market trends, projections, and other information is available by completing searches on the criteria that matters to you.
Search based on Advertised Jobs, Occupational Information, Education Requirements, Employment and Unemployment, Employers by Occupation and Industries, Candidates, Profiles for Specific Local Areas, Demographic Information and much more.
Get Involved with Workforce Development
Discover how the Central Workforce Development Region can assist you in achieving your business goals. Our services span 19 counties in mid-Missouri, offering support for job seekers and employers. Connect with us today to explore the opportunities available to you.
Tune into the podcast
The Workforce Link Podcast with Sundi Jo Graham
The Workforce Link Podcast offers forward thinking conversations for the workforce, linking employers and job seekers to a brighter tomorrow.
Hosted by Sundi Jo Graham from the Central Workforce Development Board, The Workforce Link covers job searching, resume and interview tips, leadership, personal development, and features interviews with industry leaders from the private and public sectors.
Episode 83: How to Make a Great Impression in Your First 90 Days on the Job
You got the job — now what? The first 90 days on a new job are more important than most people realize. Tune in to Episode 83 of The Workforce Link Podcast to find out how to make a great impression, build the right relationships, and set yourself up for long-term success from day one.
Central Region News
Missouri Employment Drops 10,600 Jobs in September, But Annual Growth Continues
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has released Strategic Plan 2027: Building Missouri’s Future, a roadmap to prepare Missourians for high demand careers and help employers facing talent shortages. The plan sets statewide goals of 60 percent postsecondary attainment and 70 percent labor force participation.
Missouri Employment Drops 10,600 Jobs in September, but Annual Growth Continues
Missouri employment declined by 10,600 jobs in September 2026, while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.6%. Despite the monthly decrease, the state added 28,400 jobs over the past year, with leisure and hospitality leading annual growth.
MDHEWD Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Highlighting Accessibility and Workforce Opportunities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Learn how Missouri is recognizing the contributions of individuals with disabilities and expanding access to apprenticeships, STEM careers, and workforce training opportunities.