Iowa's One-Stop Shop For Employers
IWD's Business Engagement Division is a one-stop shop where Iowa employers can find workforce solutions, regardless of where they are in the business cycle.
Connect with Business Engagement
We Help Employers Solve Their Workforce Needs
Contact IWD's Business Engagement team today for one-on-one support.
Email: iaworks@iwd.iowa.gov
Phone: 1-833-469-2967
Employer Questions on Unemployment Insurance
For employer questions about unemployment insurance tax and MyIowaUI account, please contact:
Email: uitax@iwd.iowa.gov
Call: 888-848-7442
Solving Your Workforce Needs
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How IWD Helps Businesses
Learn how IWD's Business Engagement Division provides individualized assistance to help employers meet their needs.
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Post Jobs and Build Your Workforce
Learn how the Business Engagement team can help you post jobs, build your talent pipeline, and plan for the future.
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Help with Unemployment Insurance
IWD has a number of programs to help employers manage UI insurance, saving time and effort for their business.
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Worker Training and Tax Credits
Iowa provides a wide variety of incentives to help employers train their workers and equip their workforce for success.
Don't See Your Issue?
Check Out Our Employer Resources
Get access to a number of employer resources, or contact our Business Engagement Division to get direct help.
Explore Data on Iowa’s Economy and Labor Market
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Labor Market Indicators
Programs that measure Iowa's labor force, unemployment rate, and use of unemployment insurance.
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Occupation: Employment and Wages
Data on wages, occupations, and projections to help guide knowledge of careers across the Iowa economy.
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Labor Supply & Availability
Key studies on a number of labor market topics, leading with Laborshed studies (where Iowans work) and related research.
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Industry & Employers
Studies on the trends among industries and employers to help support the current and future needs of Iowa’s workforce.
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Homepage: Labor Market Information Division
Homepage for the state's premier resource on Iowa's labor force, including key statistics, data, and new research.
Become a Veteran-Friendly Business
Connect with Home Base Iowa to Find Veteran Talent
Iowa employers can gain access to Veterans, transitioning service members, and their spouses looking for new careers.
Get Support & Train Quality Workers
Sponsor Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Employers can sponsor and develop a Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program to develop their future workforce.