Good Jobs Should Be the Standard, Not a Seasonal Perk
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the busiest time of year for retail workers. Big box…
Workforce Collaboratives Are Helping the Service Sector Rebuild
With a clear value proposition, collaboratives demonstrate a range of ways to help both businesses and frontline workers succeed in…
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…
Grocery Stores are a Lifeline
Harbor East “Good morning Baltimore,” I sang to myself as my train pulled into the Camden MARC station. I was…
"Retail America" Episode 2: How Can Employers Overcome Low Unemployment?
Pat Steele, Project Director at Central Iowa Works, shares insights into how employers are overcoming low numbers of job applicants…
From Preparation to Practice: Transformation of the Retail Ecosystem
"Equity is both a process and a goal.” – Jerry Hawkins, Director of the Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation…
#LIAW - Why Retail Matters
Sharing and promoting the work of our regional collaboratives is extremely important. It is their hard work and effort that…
The Future of Retail
Did you know the cost of replacing the average hourly retail worker is $25,000? The annual turnover rate for hourly…