The Critical Role of Data in the Fight for Workforce Equity
You cannot address what is not named. At the National Fund, we are committed to naming and confronting systemic racial…
Racial Bias in Hiring Practices Widens the Black-White Wealth Disparity
We know that systemic racism is harmful to society, but many people may not realize how much racial discrimination in…
Overlooked and Undervalued
Black women in the workplace As Black History Month draws to a close and Women’s History Month is about to…
Moving Racial Equity from Lip Service to Action
During Black History Month, many employers publicly assert their commitment to racial equity. And yet too many leaders are failing…
Year-End Message from Amanda Cage
‘Tis the season for reflection. This is my second year-end message as CEO of the National Fund, and I am…
Reflecting on 2021
In another year of uncertainty, we remained focused on our priorities. Here are 10 highlights from 2021. 10+ Words of…
Are Labor Shortages Really About Labor?
A new resource will help correctly diagnose labor problems — and identify better solutions We've heard a lot recently about…
How to Become a Community Influencer
Four tactics to help you build and exert influence Photo by Adam Solomon on Unsplash To make change, you must…
What We Talk About When We Talk About Workforce
Building a shared lexicon for a critical national conversation As the country continues to navigate the pandemic and its impact…
Delta Variant Blues
Here we go again. The pandemic tide has turned for the worse, and we’re all getting reacquainted with uncertainty: unpredictable…