To achieve its mission to improve the health of the multiple communities that it serves, New Jersey-based RWJBarnabas Health created a three-pronged strategy that aligns organizational needs with employee goals and community gains. This strategy is anchored in an ‘outside…
We are facing a historically tight labor market, and unemployment numbers are low. But unfortunately, low unemployment doesn’t mean people are doing well. In fact, as many as 50 million American households do not have the income to support a…
At the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, we catalyze our network to co-invest in a set of integrated solutions that enable workers, employers, and communities to advance a skilled workforce, promote good jobs and invest in equitable outcomes. By using…
A Holistic Approach to Supporting Frontline Healthcare Talent Parkland Health & Hospital System is one of the largest public hospital systems in the country. This safety net health facility serves Dallas County, Texas, and is the first organization to go…
In September, I flew from Minneapolis to Cleveland and took an Uber 45 minutes south to Akron’s Bounce Innovation Hub. The 800-mile journey took just under three hours, which is about how long it takes some people in Northeast Ohio…
These workhorses of the economy could be key to building inclusive prosperity The recent Business Roundtable statement redefining the purpose of a public corporation has been rippling through the national conversation. At a time when economists, hedge fund billionaires, and…
Industry Partnerships are at the heart of the National Fund’s model. They are the way our network activates employers to adopt policies and practices that make jobs better and systems work more efficiently. Industry partnerships align resources to more effectively…
CareerSTAT Healthcare Workforce Development Academy Beginning in November 2017, CareerSTAT brought together 11 healthcare organizations for the CareerSTAT Healthcare Workforce Development Academy. This year-long learning experience helps healthcare organizations develop more diverse talent pipelines, better retain and advance their entry-level staff, and proactively fill critical…
At the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, we catalyze our network to co-invest in a set of integrated solutions that enable workers, employers, and communities to advance a skilled workforce, promote good jobs and invest in equitable outcomes. By using…
CareerSTAT Healthcare Workforce Development Academy Beginning in November 2017, CareerSTAT brought together 11 healthcare organizations for the CareerSTAT Healthcare Workforce Development Academy. This year-long learning experience helps healthcare organizations develop more diverse talent pipelines, better retain and advance their entry-level staff, and proactively fill critical…