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Measuring employers on how much they value their workers and help them reach their career goals
In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a managing director of the Schultz Family Foundation, to talk about the American Opportunity Index, a joint project of the Schu
Technology has the ability to transform the lives of people with disabilities and older adults
In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Steve Ewell, executive director of Consumer Technology Association Foundation, and Keely Cat-Wells, founder & CEO of Making Space, to discuss how tec
The school-to-work journey can’t wait until high school
In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Jean Eddy, president and CEO of American Student Assistance (ASA), to discuss the growing importance of putting kids on a career pathway early, which
CES 2024: ‘AI is the buzzword’
In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast for WorkingNation, we travel to the largest technology show in the world CES 2024 in Las Vegas to talk to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Con
‘There is no time to rest’: Prioritizing work opportunities that could move millions out of poverty
In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Ryan Rippel, the U.S. director of economic mobility and opportunity for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to discuss how the Gates Foundation is addres
Navigating the changing job market: AI, upskilling, lifelong learning, purposeful work, and equitable access to workforce resources
In this final episode of Work in Progress for 2023, I am joined by Art Bilger, founder and CEO of WorkingNation, and Jane Oates, president of WorkingNation, to discuss the challenges and opportunities
Sustainability is no longer a stand-alone idea and that's creating a growing demand for green workers
In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Taj Eldridge, managing director of Climate Innovation at JFFLabs, joins me to talk about how the rapidly growing demand for workers in jobs that are ad
Almost three-quarters of all jobs will require more than a high school diploma by 2031, according to a new report
In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Nicole Smith, chief economist for Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce and co-author on their new report exa
Flipping the ‘Great Retirement’ to the ‘Great Unretirement’
In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I'm joined by Gary Eimerman, chief learning officer of Multiverse, to discuss the company's new report on the continuing trend of workers over the age
Giving Tuesday: Developing skills and finding a sense of purpose through volunteering in your community
On this Giving Tuesday, a panel of distinguished leaders in philanthropy and business join me on the Work in Progress podcast to share their insight into the power of volunteering in your local commun