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    Immigrant Workers Are Essential But Also the Most Vulnerable

    Migration Policy Institute Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from the Migration Policy Institute sheds light on why immigrant communities are essential for the workforce during COVID-19, but also one of the most…

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    What do Grocery Workers Need During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

    Brookings Mar 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Molly Kinder explains that in order to keep grocery workers safe curing the COVID-19 epidemic, stores need to implement more strict safety policies.  • How can funders…

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    Why We Should Invest in Upskilling America’s Unemployed During COVID-19

    Urban Institute Mar 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert I. Lerman discusses the benefits of investing in upskilling programs for unemployed Americans to improve math and reading skills for the future workforce.   • How can…

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    Soft Skills Training Preps Young Adults With Autism for Work

    Futurity

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kim Ward explains that the Assistive Soft Skills and Employment Training program (ASSET) helps young adults with autism learn soft skills for more employment opportunities.  • The…

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    COVID-19’s Impact on Native Communities and Their Workforce

    Native Americans in Philanthropy Mar 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 epidemic is forcing unemployment levels to rise, and Native communities that own tribal businesses, in particular, are suffering.  • A skilled STEM workforce might…

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    How Climate Change Impacts Farmers

    The New Food Economy

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Oprea explains that due to climate change, an increase in severe flooding in the Midwestern part of the United States is forcing farmers to make…

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    Where COVID-19 Recession Will Make the Most Impact

    Brookings Mar 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Authors writing for Brookings break down exactly where there are vulnerable industries that will be severely impacted by the COVID-19 recession.  • How can donors help…

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    Curbing Coronavirus’ Economic Damage: The Role for Local Governments

    Brookings Mar 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joseph Parilla shares Brookings’ take on what local governments can do to help workers and small businesses and limit coronavirus’ economic damage. • What might happen without…

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    Lessons From Tech Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

    Forbes Mar 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are 11 lessons and legacies that Bill Gates is leaving behind as he steps down from Microsoft to focus on his philanthropic pursuits.  • What…

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    How to Revive the Rust Belt’s Economy

    Christensen Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lincoln Wilcox discusses how tailoring innovation toward job participation will help the Rust Belt’s economy thrive. • The author notes that innovation needs to motivate individuals to…

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    Do Biological Gender Differences Explain the Gender Pay Gap?

    Our World in Data

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Esteban Ortiz-Ospina explains that data reveals that cultural norms, rather than biological gender differences, are the primary driver of the gender pay gap.  • How can funders work…

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    Improving Worker Benefits in Family and Medical Leave

    Urban Institute Mar 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Blogging for Urban Institute, Elisabeth Jacobs shares some of her suggestions to modernize family and medical leave policies and better support American workers.  • What is…

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