Opportunity is at the heart of the American Dream, and at the heart of opportunity is a job. When the right person fills the right job, we all benefit—families, neighborhoods, businesses. We all grow and prosper. Yet, there’s a disconnect in our country.
Editor's note: This column originally appeared on Strada Education Network's Completion with a Purpose blog.
Inspiring entrepreneurial spirit at any age can be difficult, but one New Jersey family set out to help young children discover the path to entrepreneurship in a fun way.
(Editor's note: this originally appeared on AchievingTomorrow.org)
(Editor's note: This originally appeared on the Thomas B. Fordham Institute's "Flypaper")
With every advance in automation and artificial intelligence, the American workplace changes. While changing employment demands are obvious in information technology, they are no less pronounced in energy, health care, manufacturing, and other sectors that have long relied on manual labor.
In today’s labor market, companies often find themselves with open jobs that they cannot fill, all while workers continue to seek employment.
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For most U.S. businesses, employee churn creates a costly challenge. Employers can spend 16-20% of an individual’s yearly salary to hire and train entry-level employees, and as much as 50% or more in specialized sectors.
