Sometimes it’s hard to picture what we mean by “systems change,” as we toss that phrase around when discussing our work. That’s why I was excited to visit Pittsburgh earlier this month, to get an on-the-ground look at the work…
Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation intended to modernize and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is the primary law that establishes our nation’s public workforce system. While the House bill includes some…
At the National Fund, the way we see it, every workplace and every job is designed. The question is, who was it designed by, and what was it designed for? There is a ton of evidence that companies that aim…
In recent years, the gig economy has emerged as a significant force in the labor market, reshaping the way people work and earn a living. The shift away from traditional employment toward short-term contracts and freelance opportunities for many workers…
If you chat with a childcare worker about their job, most will probably say they love what they do. Even so, the industry is scrambling to fill open positions, meet demand, and control costs for working families. While many childcare…
Here at the National Fund, we’ve been buzzing with excited energy — wrapping up projects, kicking off new ones, and of course our favorite part of each year, gathering our sites for our annual Network meeting! This year we gathered…
In our fast-paced and ever-evolving work environments, mental health has emerged as a critical factor influencing employee well-being and organizational success. As we navigate the complexities of modern work-life, it's imperative to understand the multifaceted nature of mental health and…
Whatever the future of work may be, there’s one thing we know for sure: young people today will be doing most of it. The U.S. is currently going through one of the most profound demographic shifts in its history, with…
There is no escaping the reality that AI and the future of work are inextricably linked. In our recent white paper "Unlocking Economic Prosperity", we explored some of the ways AI and automation in the workforce are already showing up…
Last fall, I wrote about the growing field of employee ownership (EO): what it is, the forms it can take, and how it can benefit workers. I also shared some examples of EO companies that are connected to the National…