If We’re Serious About an Equitable Economy, It’s All Hands on Deck
This month I write to you (finally) on the other side of a national election. However you feel about the…
Good Jobs in Wisconsin Rapids: Mariani Packing Company
(L to R) Kelly Aiken, Steve Berlyn, and Kelly Ryan at Mariani Packing It’s a familiar story – a small…
Job Quality Is More Important Than Ever
In less than a decade, the National Fund has built a national movement around the practice of job quality It…
Essential Workers Deserve Recognition and Support, Not Lip Service
Three case studies show how healthcare organizations improved a critical frontline job Essential workers have been receiving long overdue recognition for their integral…
We Can’t Train Our Way out of This Crisis
The focus on training and placement during the Great Recession left our economy vulnerable and we’re paying the price today…
Re-Thinking Employee Benefits After COVID-19
Even as some employees head back to work, the financial burden on frontline workers remains severe. The ability to once…
On-The-Job Training Regional Spotlights
We partner with employers, intermediaries, and workers to co-create opportunities and solutions that allow workers to thrive. This includes training,…
Employees Are Stressed About Money. Financial Wellness Benefits Can Help.
During a worldwide public health crisis, adding new employee benefit plans may not be top of mind for employers—and that’s…
Get to Know Amanda Cage, the New President and CEO of the National Fund
In early March, Amanda Cage officially joined the National Fund as president and CEO. We sat down with her for…
Even in a Pandemic, a Good Job is Still a Competitive Advantage
With low wage workers and small businesses most vulnerable to the economic impact of COVID-19, employers who maintain their workforce…