First HireReach Cohort Leads Way to Better Hiring Practices
Hiring decisions are among the most important any employer makes. Unfortunately, hiring choices can be influenced by bias and other variables unrelated.
Posted April 28, 2019
Reversing the ‘Brain Drain’ Is Just the Start
We have read the ominous headlines for years. Fair or not, Michigan became synonymous with Rust Belt “brain drain,” the idea that young, educated talent.
Posted April 23, 2019
2019 ALICE Report: Who’s Struggling in West Michigan
Who is ALICE? Throughout West Michigan, as with the rest of the nation, there are many households who struggle to afford their basic necessities despite.
Posted April 17, 2019
Hard Facts on Soft Skills: Employers Demand Them, Students Need Them
In today’s rapidly changing workplace, employers no longer look for the candidate who appears good on paper. With the growing role of automation and.
Posted April 14, 2019
How Career Pathways Can Prepare for Era of Automation
With the full impact of automation and artificial intelligence yet to be realized, now is the time to seize opportunities to reinforce one of the most.
Posted April 9, 2019
Comparative Dashboard: Median Household Incomes
In an effort to better track progress over time, Talent 2025 selected six key performance indicators to measure the economic conditions of West Michigan.
Posted April 3, 2019
Investing in Human Capital Will Pay Dividends for All
Technological advances and disruptions are accelerating change in industries across all sectors, with workers and employers alike feeling the effects..
Posted March 31, 2019
How We Can Help Students Succeed in Community College
When we hear about students pursuing post-secondary education only to quit before obtaining a certificate or degree, it can be easy to blame the financial.
Posted March 25, 2019
Comparative Dashboard: Occupational Employment
In an effort to better track progress over time, Talent 2025
Posted March 20, 2019
Seeing and Believing in a Better West Michigan
Like the region it serves, Talent 2025 has always set its sights on a better future.
Posted March 17, 2019
