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The landscape of work is evolving for both employers and their teams. WorkingNation highlights key workforce challenges by amplifying insights from industry experts who believe that to strengthen our economy, we must equip our workforce. By combining deep expertise, strategic partnerships, and connections across various sectors, WorkingNation shares impactful stories and fosters discussions about solutions that can support a flourishing middle class. A productive workforce is vital for a healthy nation, and we are assisting America in redefining what it means to be prepared for the future.

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HOPE Global Forum: The Future of Work

1 week ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim

There is widespread concern among employees – especially lower-income workers – about AI and automation replacing jobs. That concern, whether it is warranted, and potential solutions if it is were the topics of a special panel at the HOPE Global Forum in December in Atlanta – The Future of Work Ideas Lab.
'We don't want to touch lives, we want to change the trajectory of lives'

1 week ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Youtube Music | RSSIn this episode of Work in Progress, Dr. Sally Saba, vice president and global chief inclusion and diversity officer for Medtronic and president of Medtronic Foundation, joins me to discuss the organization’s Medtronic Spark initiative, a ten-year global committment to introduce one million students from low-income households into high-paying health tech careers.
Deep Dive: Creating greater workforce access for people impacted by the justice system

1 week ago | workingnation.com | Laura Aka

The number of people with an incarceration, conviction, or arrest record – – might surprise you. What might not surprise you is that for those who have interacted with the U.S. justice system, even in a minor way, finding a good job can be a challenge with lifetime economic implications. Research out of the University of California, Los Angeles finds stigma in hiring.
Despite being a good career route, some can’t afford to complete their apprenticeships

2 weeks ago | workingnation.com | Laura Aka

Skip to content Apprenticeships can be a pathway to good careers, but they don’t work for everyone. Research indicates that a main reason some don’t complete their apprenticeship programs is financial difficulties. Jobs for the Future (JFF) has just launched the National Apprentice Fund (NAF) – an initiative to cut that hardship as a means to support Registered Apprenticeship completion. Google.org is financially supporting NAF with $2,800 individual, one-time awards going to 750 apprentices....
Creating better pathways to economic mobility for immigrants

2 weeks ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Youtube Music | RSSIn this episode of Work in Progress, we dive into the significant contribution that immigrants and foreign-born workers already make to our economy and explore ways to create better pathways to economic mobility through education and training. In March, at SXSW EDU in Austin, WorkingNation brought together business, education, and nonprofit leaders for a discussion on the subject.
An invisible life sentence: Locking the justice-impacted out of the workforce

2 weeks ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim

An estimated 70 million Americans have been touched by the justice system, through an arrest, conviction, or incarceration. That’s one in three adults. And that number is forecast to grow to 100 million . The justice-impacted population faces many challenges, including finding good-paying jobs and careers that will lead them to economic stability and prosperity. Outdated systems from static background checks to parole limitations continue to block access to opportunity, but solutions exist.
'Education should remain accessible, valuable, and align with today's workforce needs'

3 weeks ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Youtube Music | RSSIn this episode of Work in Progress, I’m joined by Jamie Merisotis, president & CEO of Lumina Foundation, to discuss the foundation’s goal to help more Americans obtain a credential beyond high school, one that leads to lifelong economic stability and prosperity.
Report: A case study on how to implement skills-first hiring

3 weeks ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim

Skip to content Three years ago, the office of the Iowa Auditor of State (AOS) was having trouble finding enough skilled workers for its open accounting positions, so it turned to a new strategy: skills-first hiring. At the time, the accounting jobs required a four-year college degree. In an effort to expand its hiring pool to attract more candidates, the AOS started accepting applications from job seekers with associate degrees. The strategy was a success. While it started with the...
Employment Journeys Archives

3 weeks ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim |Victoria Lim |Sabina Wex |Michael James

Dana Beth Ardi, PhD, Executive Committee, is a thought leader and expert in the fields of executive search, talent management, organizational design, assessment, leadership and coaching. As an innovator in the human capital movement, Ardi creates enhanced value in companies by matching the most sought after talent with the best opportunities. Ardi coaches boards and investors on the art and science of building high caliber management teams.
Latino-owned businesses continue to face significant barriers to accessing capital

4 weeks ago | workingnation.com | Ramona Schindelheim

Lack of access to financial capital for Latino-owned businesses remains a “critical bottleneck” to unlocking their full economic potential, according to a new report released this morning by Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI). Despite this, says the report, Latino entrepreneurs have significantly contributed to job creation, economic growth, and business diversification across the nation.