Steve Bent

As postsecondary education has become more valuable in the labor market, the pathway to a good job has become longer and more challenging for young adults to navigate. The majority of older baby boomers were able to latch onto good jobs in their mid-20s, but most older millennials did not reach this threshold until their […]

Jobs are more disrupted today than ever before, and changing at breakneck speed, according to a new report. Over one-third of the top 20 skills requested in postings for the average US job have changed since 2016, and one in five skills is an entirely new requirement for that job. Drawing on data from more

Get ready for over 20 hours of educational content over three days.   From keynote speakers, to concurrent sessions, to discussion groups each minute is designed to provide maximum impact.  Even breaks are structured to give you an opportunity to continue the conversation and network! Big Picture Day to day we tend to focus on the

For many, the shift to remote work during the pandemic offered increased flexibility and work-life balance. But a new survey reveals that 47 percent of remote workers in the US are concerned about the blurred boundaries between their jobs and personal lives. Respondents of The Conference Board survey reported that, during the pandemic—when most office

Gen Z candidates have new – and differing – expectations for the workplace than their predecessors. Where, how and why they work matters, as well as the mental support they get. They want virtual reality workplaces and cryptocurrency compensation options. Are their expectations too idealistic, or are companies too outdated? iCIMS today published its annual

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Workforce Summit 2022 is an innovative in-person event that supports job and career development opportunities for workforce and economic development professionals. Industry leaders will speak on workforce and economic development innovation, especially new developments taking place in our ever changing world. With over 20 hours of educational content packed into three days, you are guaranteed

In the midst of the Great Resignation, when employers are looking for ways to retain their employees, the importance of human capital has never been clearer. Recognizing employees is a simple way organizations can demonstrate their investment and commitment to their employees and inspire them to feel connected, confident and cared about — ensuring they

The Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today each released a technical assistance document about disability discrimination when employers use artificial intelligence (AI) and other software tools to make employment decisions. Employers increasingly use AI and other software tools to help them select new employees, monitor performance, and determine pay or

Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Higher Education Workforce Investment Subcommittee Chairwoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, legislation to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), H.R.7309, and expand America’s workforce development system. WIOA provides training and career services that help working people across the country get