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It's time, #Tennessee #Coalitions! Please take the Tennessee Coalitions Annual Survey for FY2024. This gives PAT valuable insight into your coalition's local progress and workforce development across the state, which allows us to set priorities: https://lnkd.in/ds_yjnRy

It's time, #Tennessee #Coalitions! Please take the Tennessee Coalitions Annual Survey for FY2024. This gives PAT valuable insight into your coalition's local progress and workforce development across the state, which allows us to set priorities: https://lnkd.in/ds_yjnRy

Here are the Greater Washington public companies with the biggest shifts in revenue, employees, executive pay and more this year.

It's time, #Tennessee #Coalitions! Please take the Tennessee Coalitions Annual Survey for FY2024. This gives PAT valuable insight into your coalition's local progress and workforce development across the state, which allows us to set priorities: https://lnkd.in/ds_yjnRy

With the U.S. election fast approaching, businesses are rethinking their hiring plans. According to our survey, featured in a new CNBC article by Jennifer Liu, 59% of U.S. executives believe the election results could reshape their strategy – but global expansion remains a top priority for 98% of leaders.Want to know what this means for the global business market? Dive into the full CNBC article here: CNBC-Hiring-Ahead-Of-Elections-LI

Are the states with designated “workforce hubs” well-targeted? As Matt Darling of the Niskanen Center, has pointed out, the eight workforce hubs the Biden administration has designated are not located in states with exceptional need for economic development. In the latest episode of Econception, Dominic Pino talks about place-based industrial policy and engages in a thoughtful analysis of Matt Darling's latest article on the subject: https://lnkd.in/e4Cz4nTh.

🌍 Labor Day Reflections: A Time for Progress & Resilience As we celebrate Labor Day, it's a moment to reflect on the power of hard work, innovation, and the determination that fuels progress. Today, we see this not only in our workplaces but also in the unfolding political landscape of the U.S. elections. With the polls showing a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the coming weeks are crucial for shaping the future. Just as this election represents a pivotal moment in history, so does each project, collaboration, and goal we work toward. Whether it’s driving innovation in engineering or creating sustainable solutions, we are all playing our part in making a difference. This Labor Day, let’s celebrate the spirit of resilience, progress, and the commitment to creating positive change—both in our careers and the world around us. 💼 How are you pushing boundaries in your field? Let’s connect and share ideas! #LaborDay #Progress #Innovation #Resilience #Leadership

In case you missed it, last week, Dane Linn, Business Roundtable Senior Vice President of Corporate Initiatives, participated in Semafor’s “The World of Work” event to discuss: 👷 How America’s business leaders are training and recruiting workers 🏛️ The federal workforce policies needed to complement private sector efforts Learn more and read the key excerpts from his remarks ⬇️

America Forward applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing A Stronger Workforce for America Act yesterday! We are incredibly excited to continue supporting this bill that will uplift our nation's strongest workforce legislation as it moves to the Senate. America Forward also strongly encourages lawmakers to build on the House’s strong foundation by considering additional reforms as outlined in America Forward’s WIOA recommendations, including Senator Michael Bennet's proposed Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act. This proposal would include the Workforce Development Innovation Fund, a critical investment in programmatic innovation that is essential to the systemic reforms in the A Stronger Workforce for America Act and fully enabling our workforce system to respond effectively to a changing labor market and the emerging needs of employers, workers, and communities.  Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eErGCKgy

The 2024 U.S. presidential race has created division and unpredictability, including at workplaces across the U.S. To ensure your business is ready to foster a respectful and productive work environment through election day and beyond, consider the following tips: #CorporateAffairs #Burson #CEO #CSuite #2024Election #EmployeeEngagement