Steve Bent

The 104th Workforce Development Conference will be held in Costa Mesa, California, June 18-21, 2017. Just a few miles from some of the world’s best beaches, shopping and entertainment centers, Costa Mesa is the perfect place to learn, relax and network with workforce professionals from around the world. Register before April 15th to take advantage

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of grant funding to support and expand YouthBuild programs nationwide. For those programs that offer the “YouthBuild Construction Plus” model, participating youth can take advantage of expanded occupational skills training in additional in-demand occupations, such as health care, information technology or logistics. Grants awarded through this funding

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The increased use of robots threatens millions of jobs in developing countries, by undermining the advantage of low wages and facilitating the “reshoring” of industries back to industrialized countries, according to a new policy brief from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). However, the brief – “Robots and industrialization in developing countries” –

A turbulent 2016—punctuated by terror attacks in Europe, Brexit, and a contentious US presidential election—appears to have rattled millennials’ confidence, according to Deloitte’s sixth annual Millennial Survey. They indicate they’re less likely to leave the security of their jobs, more concerned about uncertainty arising from conflict, and not optimistic about the directions their countries are

Never in the history of the United States have there been four generations in the workplace at the same time.  It is imperative that we understand how to create a work environment that enables all four generations to be successful while still getting the work done!  This interactive presentation is an introduction to the four

A survey was recently conducted with 3,103 participants consisting of individuals from Generation Z (aka: Gen Edge) and Millennials. The findings reveal new insights into the work styles and preferences of Generation Z as compared to Millennials. Findings showcase how leadership can better anticipate their arrival, and how Generation Edge will shape the workforce of

The latest issue of the Chapter Activity Countdown features several articles that you won’t want to miss.  To see the latest news about IAWP chapters, activities and events please click here