Job Growth Continues into July, but It's Slowing
Labor Market Trends across Michigan The unemployment rate across the state reached historic levels at the onset of the pandemic, skyrocketing to achieve a.
Posted September 11, 2020
Belonging at Work
Many employers are researching and implementing new strategies to retain diverse talent. Several factors go into an employee’s decision to separate from a.
Posted September 4, 2020
Entrusted with Our Children and Our Economy, Child Care Providers Need Support
Even before the pandemic, child care shortages were keeping people out of the workforce. The challenges facing this essential industry have only grown. So.
Posted August 28, 2020
Twin Keys to Success: Invest in Existing Talent and Be Welcoming for More
Note: This is the ninth in a series of posts analyzing the nine key strategies cited in our 20/20 Vision Report.
Posted August 21, 2020
Economic Recovery Continues among West Michigan Industries
The unemployment rate across the state reached historic levels at the onset of the pandemic, skyrocketing to achieve a rate of 23.6 percent in April — the.
Posted August 7, 2020
Employer Practices to Address Racism
Over the last few months, tragic events have brought to light that the systemic injustice and racism that both African American and other marginalized.
Posted July 31, 2020
Credential Attainment: How We Keep Pace with a Knowledge Economy
Note: This is the eighth in a series of posts analyzing the nine key strategies cited in our 20/20 Vision Report.
Posted July 24, 2020
Confronting Systemic Racism Must Include K-12 Education
Institutional racism, also known as systemic racism, is getting some long-overdue attention as our nation confronts biases and inequities embedded into.
Posted July 14, 2020
May Labor Market Trends in West Michigan
Statewide Unemployment in May Michigan’s unemployment rate reached historic levels at the onset of the pandemic, skyrocketing by 19.6 percentage points to.
Posted July 6, 2020
Toward A Racially Just Workplace: Diversity efforts are failing black employees. Here’s a better approach.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are quite the buzz words. Civil rights laws have been passed. Employers have hired Chief Diversity Officers, rolled out.
Posted June 30, 2020
