The Big Takeaway from Davos
The ‘Great Reset’ must include sustainability and equity During last year’s World Economic Forum, I tweeted a lot about economy-boosting…
What 2020 Taught Us
If there is one lesson that we learned in 2020, it is that we need one another. We depend on…
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…
Workforce Equity in the Jobs and Opportunity Reports
A conversation with Michelle Wilson and Jonathan Osei Even as the workforce grows more diverse, people of color face barriers…
A Vicious Death Grip on the Soul of our Nation: Confronting Racism in Workforce Development
I started thinking about writing this post after reading my colleague Bryan Lindsley’s latest piece, “In a Changed World, It…
In a Changed World, It Matters How We Think About What to Do Next
Last summer, in what now seems like a luxuriously routine work trip, I flew to Dallas for the National Fund…
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…
360 Degree Choice of Direction
From the top floor of Hotel Revival, I marveled at a sunny 360-degree view of Baltimore. Directly south along the…
Can You Solve The Paradox?
In September, I flew from Minneapolis to Cleveland and took an Uber 45 minutes south to Akron’s Bounce Innovation Hub.…
Breaking Down the Barriers to Worker Mobility
Getting to work can be a difficult barrier for many people to overcome. In rural areas, in cities without reliable…