Steve Bent

A new survey reveals that the majority of employed adults (52%) are content in their roles and not engaged in a job search right now whereas 23% of Gen Z, 24% of Millennials and 14% of Gen X are among those actively looking for a new job. As part of the survey, employees also shared […]

Who doesn’t want to earn more money at work? While some might think “moving up in the world” is all about who you know, a new study finds it’s actually all about what you know. Researchers have found that workers who pick up more job skills and undergo more job training before entering the market

Companies where senior leaders are accepting of remote work are 29% less likely to struggle with attraction and retention, according to the 2022 Culture Report on Tech-Enabled Employee Experience from Achievers Workforce Institute. Employees want flexibility According to the research, the number one reason for changing jobs during the pandemic was for better work flexibility, beating

The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is excited to announce the launch of its Mentoring Program. The Mentoring Program is designed to connect experienced Workforce Development Professionals with those seeking a greater understanding of one or more aspects of the Workforce Development Profession. What is Mentoring? The term mentor comes from the character, Mentor

Employers are increasingly finding value in looking beyond traditional degrees to identify and hire best-fit candidates, but more than one-third of teens believe hiring managers and companies still favor a college education, according to a national survey. The new research, consisted of interviews and baseline surveys of 1,500 Gen Z teens and more than 600

Amtrak has more than 4,000 positions available that span a number of disciplines, including project management, finance, technology, onboard services, electrical, customer service and many more. To address this significant demand, Amtrak is hosting hiring events and career fairs to attract new talent. Amtrak is planning over 54 hiring events in FY23, including the following

The Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Workforce Professionals will host its statewide conference on October 6-7 2022 in Worthington, Ohio. The conference will provide attendees with an overview of what is transpiring within Ohio as well federal perspectives in workforce development. In addition, the conference is a great opportunity to network with peers and

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA) introduced the Startup Act, legislation aimed at supporting entrepreneurship by expanding access to programs that provide training and resources to individuals seeking to create a business. Specifically, the Startup Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by including language that incorporates entrepreneurial skills development training into the current federal system. The Startup Act also

Click Here for video of Amber’s presentation. To the Members of the International Association of Workforce Professionals, Incredible.  Extraordinary.  Remarkable.  These words encapsulate my emotions and feelings over what has transpired throughout my time within this association, my involvement on the Board, and especially, my experiences throughout the last 12-months. When I joined IAWP, serving

Even as signs of a forthcoming recession mount, the Great Resignation’s momentum continues. A new survey reveals that one-third of workers are still actively looking for a new job. The Conference Board survey set out to determine if those who had left their jobs had any regrets. The resounding answer? No. Indeed, 94 percent of