Elena Delavega

Nov 20, 2024 | tntribune.com | Elena Delavega

Memphis has one of the highest poverty rates among large cities in the U.S. Some years, Memphis is the large city with the highest poverty rate; other years, we are in second place. Why are there so many poor people in Memphis? A popular answer is that they do not work. But that popular answer is flawed. This does not stop Memphis leaders from speaking endlessly about the need to bring jobs to the city. The Greater Memphis Chamber (GMACC) talks about bringing jobs to Memphis.

Nov 18, 2024 | psrmemphis.org | Elena Delavega

Memphis has one of the highest poverty rates among large cities in the U.S. Some years, Memphis is the large city with the highest poverty rate; other years, we are in second place. Why are there so many poor people in Memphis? A popular answer is that they do not work. But that popular answer is flawed. This does not stop Memphis leaders from speaking endlessly about the need to bring jobs to the city. The Greater Memphis Chamber (GMACC) talks about bringing jobs to Memphis.

Oct 10, 2024 | hammondstar.com | Susan Neely-Barnes |Elena Delavega |Melissa Hirschi

Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending. Low salaries, inadequate benefits, staff burnout and a shortage of qualified job applicants were largely to blame. The staffing problems were so severe that some of the people leading these organizations were afraid that they might have to close their doors.

Oct 8, 2024 | philanthropy.com | Susan Neely-Barnes |Elena Delavega |Melissa Hirschi

Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending. Low salaries, inadequate benefits, staff burnout and a shortage of qualified job applicants were largely to blame. The staffing problems were so severe that some of the people leading these organizations were afraid that they might have to close their doors.

Oct 5, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Susan Neely-Barnes |Elena Delavega |Melissa Hirschi

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending. Low salaries, inadequate benefits, staff burnout and a shortage of qualified job applicants were largely to blame.