Ignite forum: Employers must adapt as workforce changes

This week's Florida Business Minds podcast episode introduces listeners to Yvonne Fry, the CEO of Workforce Development Partners, a nonprofit focused on workforce innovation that administers the Future Career Academy......»»

Some 50% of workers in America reported feeling disengaged even before the pandemic. Companies need to invest in their workforce, but also ne.....»»

This year, community colleges will be churning out fewer students than they have in a generation because of the coronavirus pandemic. This is not good news for employers looking to recruit a diverse, educated workforce......»»

Jane Oates has focused heavily on workforce development for much of her career, so she’s well-versed in the ebbs and flows of the labor market. But Oates, president of Washington, D.C.-based WorkingNation, a nonprofit campaign devote.....»»

"The sooner companies accept, promote and adapt to a hybrid work model, the better it will be for everyone,” one HR expert says......»»

Job seekers will have the opportunity to interview with national and Arizona companies March 25 at a free virtual career fair to connect Valley residents with companies taking steps to create diverse and inclusive workplaces......»»

PANEL DISCUSSION Managing a remote workforce At a Feb. 4 virtual forum hosted by the San Francisco Business Times, panelists Colleen McCreary, chief people officer at Credit Karma, and Christian Nascimento, vice president of product management an.....»»

American Airlines, one of the largest employers locally, could furlough over 2,700 and lay off nearly 500 more employees in Dallas-Fort Worth this spring, according to a letter the airline sent the Texas Workforce Commission earlier this month. Ame.....»»

The startup has partnered with county Workforce Investment Boards to get interactive training out to employers......»»

In a video interview, Schwab spoke about his new book, "Stakeholder Capitalism: A Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet." German Klaus Schwab, founder and president of the World Economic Forum, WE.....»»

In less than a year, Covid-19 changed nearly everything across the globe. And one of its major impacts was the definition of workplace. In March, the coronavirus pandemic sent U.S. employers scrambling to keep their businesses afloat and their workers saf.....»»

The firm estimates that 5 to 7% of eligible employees will accept it......»»

Western New York health insurers are making changes at record speed to keep access open for health services, and keep costs from rising......»»

Furloughs and layoffs, both short- and long-term, will now be treated as temporary for unemployment insurance filings in Kentucky, according to Josh Benton, deputy secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. As unemploym.....»»

Chris Ehrmann/AP Photo COVID-19 is having substantial effects on the US workforce — many people are working at home, businesses are having to shut down, and employers are resorting to layoffs and furloughs. A.....»»

The labor environment in Greater Louisville is challenging. That's no secret to local businesses. But what opportunities and programs exist that can help our region's employers? We gathered four experts to talk about ways to move the needle and help .....»»

Internet retailer Wayfair, one of the largest employers in Massachusetts, cut 350 jobs in its Boston headquarters on Thursday. A company spokesperson said that in total, 3% of the company's workforce was cut, or about 500. The company has more than 1.....»»

New research reveals greater numbers of women in high-skill jobs -- part of the reason the gender pay gap is narrowing.  A new report from the Pew Research Center highlights the gains women have made in the workforce, as employers increasingly.....»»

For the past 11 years, St. Louis Community College surveyed hundreds of regional employers to better understand the trends that shape our workforce. As we ramp up our 2020 employer survey — this year focusing on STEM careers — we have been thinki.....»»

St. Petersburg College has opened a new workforce training hub in the hopes of creating more high-skilled workers for Tampa Bay employers. The 32,000-square-foot building will play host to a slew of possibilities, including GED services, a partnershi.....»»