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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, senior leaders are grappling with myriad issues, including managing the workforce. Whether it’s been navigating remote or hybrid employees, trying to get people back to the office, or refocusing efforts on diversity and inclusion, leaders face tough decisions on how to keep workers both engaged and happy. CLICK HERE TO MEET C-SUITE HONOREES
GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowksi is back this fall for a rematch with Gov. Ned Lamont. Unsurprisingly, while his Democratic opponent paints an upbeat picture of the state’s economy and business climate, Stefanowksi is much more critical of Lamont’s economic track record.
The pandemic’s impact on Greater Hartford’s office market has come into sharper focus in recent weeks. And the headlines haven’t been pretty.
There continues to be a talent war in Connecticut as employers compete for top performers amid a tight labor market. And up-and-coming young professionals remain a key recruitment focus for local employers. While Connecticut struggles at times to retain newly-minted college graduates, the Greater Hartford region and state as a whole still have a strong cohort of young professionals making a difference at their respective organizations and the broader community.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the commercial real estate industry, propelling some sectors, like warehouse and distribution, and dealing setbacks to others, including office space. Despite all the uncertainty, major investments remain underway in Greater Hartford that will help add to the region’s economic vibrancy, whether it be the addition of new, highly-amenitized apartments, distribution facilities or even mixed-use retail/office space.