This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S. landscape, millions of frontline grocery and retail workers remain exposed to the virus, but without extra compensation for the risks they face.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the arts and culture sector in the US, causing millions of job losses and billions of dollars in lost sales. For months, arts workers—artists and workers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Apprenticeships have a long history in the U.S., but they have yet to be widely adopted outside trades such as construction and utilities. Apprenticeships, which combine on-the-job and classroom training…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The charity sector has a diversity issue and it is undermining our impact. The moral case for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in our sector is clear. It is part…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It is quite evident that the pandemic has exacerbated many existing negative trends. From rising income inequalities to what is now a gaping digital divide, Covid-19 has laid bare pre-existing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Jamie Merisotis is a globally recognized leader in philanthropy, education, and public policy. Since 2008, he has served as president and CEO of Lumina Foundation, an independent private foundation that is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The arrival of a baby can often mean a career break or a transition to self-employment or part-time work for mothers. Compare this to fathers who usually continue in formal, full-time employment…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the child care market and forced many child care programs to close their doors—leaving parents with even fewer options. But in addition to creating new challenges, the pandemic…
Among the many unexpected lessons of 2020 was a recognition of the importance of essential workers. We saw how much we rely on the people who work in our food…
Amid this unprecedented and uncertain period of change, providing workers with the tools they need to successfully navigate a changing labor market over the course of their careers is a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The pandemic has laid bare many truths about our country’s racial health and wealth gaps, and gaping inequities in work and employment are at the top of the list. Low-wage…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In recent months, we have seen an increase in the attention paid to informal workers, both in policy and media circles. Some of these narratives have been positive, recognising the…