Why we're watching Georgia's experiment with Medicaid work requirements
Through a series of complex legislative and judicial actions, Georgia in July became the only state to implement work requirements to qualify for expanded.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted July 5, 2023
Employers go all-in on student success as investment in our future
In our efforts to make to make Michigan a leader for talent, we know exactly where to find the group with the greatest potential to accomplish that goal.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted June 28, 2023
Is the 'Great Resignation' over? Data shows the answer is complicated
A recent headline from Axios declared what might appear to be good news for employers: "The Great Resignation is over, quit rates return to pre-pandemic.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted June 13, 2023
Old Faithful vs. Niagara Falls: What's Your Approach to Inclusive Teams?
Talking about diversity, equity and inclusion is one thing. Measuring progress is another. But it takes real commitment to use that data to create.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted June 7, 2023
Why we're taking action to help more adults succeed beyond high school
Michigan is projected to add nearly 375,000 job openings this decade, many of them requiring education beyond high school. Where will we find the talent.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted May 24, 2023
Leave no talent behind: Inclusive Team Culture event is critical
New data about Michigan’s shrinking workforce confirms that we cannot afford to exclude any segment of our workforce, and that practicing inclusion is a.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted May 22, 2023
Michigan misses a talent opportunity by not prioritizing adult education
For more than a decade, Michigan has struggled with a lack of skilled talent. So, the state correctly invested in programs, like Michigan Reconnect,.
By Kevin Stotts
Posted May 8, 2023
Change is constant, success is not: HR Council discusses strategies
Transformation has become a constant for employers of all types and all sizes. Successful transformation, however, is not nearly so universal.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted May 3, 2023
Applied correctly, tech will make human talent better – not obsolete
Before investing in new technology to solve all your HR problems, first make sure you have an HR problem to solve.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted March 30, 2023
We can fix the safety net so everyone benefits
Proposed federal legislation to reform food-stamp work requirements has revived a decades-long debate about the nature of benefits programs and their role.
By TalentFirst Staff
Posted March 29, 2023