This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Hechinger Reports looks to derail the widespread misconception in America that child care work is solely for women and adds no value to society. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Service Year Alliance is an organization that offers paid job opportunities for young people for a full year to understand the future workforce. • How will giving job…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the difficulties of working in the informal economy and how global organizations are putting forth efforts to strengthen these voices and transition workers from the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company explores the changing dynamics within the U.S. labor force, and argues that cities should consider infrastructure that supports startups and independent workers, not try…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Basta is a New York-based non-profit helping first-generation graduates get through specific hurdles to find their career paths after college. • What are some barriers that first-generation graduates…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge explains Google’s IT Support Certificate Program and the positive effects it has on the workforce. The program also creates educational and employment opportunities for disadvantaged individuals…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alastair Bland explains why labor advocates are mobilizing to increase the pay of mariners, who are integral to global trade and receive low pay. • How can philanthropy support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 Supreme Court decision prevents states and school districts from requiring that teachers pay negotiating fees to the unions that bargain on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Amazon provides an enticing offer: Make $18-$25 an hour for delivering packages in your own vehicle for Amazon Flex. Although it seems like a great opportunity, Alana…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Year Up is an organization that provides training programs for 18-24-year-olds that will lead to partnerships and internships at companies within the Year Up network. • Can Year…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the low employment rates of people with disabilities. Some bright spots: people with disabilities are twice as likely to be self-employed than people without…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · FSG interviews Rob Vallentine, leader of social impact work at The Dow Chemical Company, and discusses Vallentine’s role at the company and what he and his…