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UrduAs President Biden continues to promote his infrastructure bill, concerns are rising as the U.S. faces a shortage of skilled workers to fill the positions needed in construction, transportation and energy. Art Wheaton, workplace and industry education specialist at Cornell’s School of Industrial…
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Diversity in ClimateTech program to support diverse founders leading clean tech startups
Cornell University and Chloe Capital launched Diversity in ClimateTech, a new program to recruit, educate, inspire, and support capitalization in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and women founders developing startups with clean tech innovations.
Biden’s offshore wind goals ‘exactly what US needs’
Yesterday, the Biden administration announced a plan to designate a priority offshore wind zone between Long Island and New Jersey as part of a larger effort to overhaul U.S. energy production and fight climate change. Lara Skinner is the director of…
Star employees get most of the credit and blame while collaborating with non-stars
Star employees often get most of the credit when things go right, but also shoulder most of the blame when things go wrong, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
WVU responds to data revolution with new major
The world is in the midst of a data revolution. From how we shop to how we vote and all decisions in between, there is a growing need for professionals trained to use modern data analysis to solve everyday problems. To meet these 21st century workforce demands, WVU is launching a new undergraduate data science major.
Lawrence Livermore makes Glassdoor’s ‘best places to work’ in 2021 list, ranked top lab and government employer
For the third consecutive year, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2021. Other accolades include LLNL being the No. 1 government/government contractor employer and the No. 1 laboratory employer. LLNL also is No. 2 on the list of large employers in the Bay Area.
More than 1.3 million jobs, $82 billion in wages directly tied to Great Lakes
The Great Lakes support more than 1.3 million jobs that generate $82 billion in wages annually, according to a new analysis of 2018 economic data by Michigan Sea Grant.
New Study Examines Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Nevada Unemployment
UNLV political science professor John Tuman is available to speak about the findings of his new study examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor market conditions in Nevada. The research, published last week in the Early View section…
New Mexicans invited to virtual job fair August 26, 2020
Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories and six other U.S. Department of Energy institutions are hiring in a variety of areas via a virtual job fair Wednesday, August 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (MDT) to help fill more than 600 open positions. Of those, 54 are at Los Alamos.
Career Fast Track: Preparing Graduates for the Job Next Door
By working with local industries, CSU campuses are ensuring their graduates are ready to enter careers and drive innovation in these regional sectors.
With transition to remote work environment, business leaders need to spend more time fostering engagement with employees
As working from home becomes more prevalent, business leaders need to focus on connecting with their employees both one-on-one and as a team, says Surinder Kahai, associate professor at the School of Management at Binghamton University, State University of New…
Rutgers Experts on #COVID19Disparities in Unemployment
Workplace experts in the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations are available to comment on the April jobs report and how the unemployment crisis disproportionately affects women, people of color, and undocumented workers.
Businesses need to consider health, financial situation of employees in return to work amidst COVID-10
Employers need to consider the health and economic consequences of asking employees to return to work amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Hassoun said that employers may…
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law collaborates on proposal to allow 2020 grads to waive bar exam amid COVID-19 concerns
New law graduates would be able to practice law without passing the bar exam if a new proposal by the Utah Supreme Court takes effect in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of…
AANA and VA Partner to Care for Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic
The AANA has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to meet the needs of our nation’s veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disneyland Closes: Orange County’s Economy Takes a Hit
Want to know how Disneyland’s closure will hit Southern California’s economy? Ask the Cal State Fullerton trio of economists who determined the resort’s $8.5 billion impact in Southern California. When Disneyland Resort wanted an accurate and objective assessment of its…
Layoffs lead to more violent crime: study
Displaced workers experienced a 20% increase in criminal charges the year after being laid off
What Are Green Jobs?
Green jobs are booming. But what are they? And how can the United States prepare for the future this shift in technologies will bring? This video is part of the Inside the Issues video series, featuring CFR Vice President of Studies Shannon K. O’Neil. Watch as she helps explain and clarify common misconceptions surrounding international issues such as China’s trade practices, green jobs, and immigration.
What Automation Means for Jobs
When was the last time you went to the mall for something you could buy on your phone? Automation is a disruptive force that continues to shape the future. CFR breaks down what automation means for the U.S. workforce.
Consider workplace AI’s impact before it’s too late, study says
The consequences of workplace automation will likely impact just about every aspect of our lives, and scholars and policymakers need to start thinking about it far more broadly if they want to have a say in what the future looks like, according to a new paper co-authored by a Cornell University researcher.
ORNL to host 13 teams for DOE CyberForce Competition
Oak Ridge National Laboratory will give college students the chance to practice cybersecurity skills in a real-world setting as a host of the Department of Energy’s fifth collegiate CyberForce Competition on Nov. 16.
Baylor Scott & White Health Named Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer in the US
Baylor Scott & White Health is proud to have been nationally ranked among the “Top 10” on VIQTORY’s 2020 list of Military Friendly® Employers in the category for Government/Non-Profit organizations. Baylor Scott & White, ranked #7, was recognized for exceeding benchmark standards for Military Friendly® designation within six broad categories that address recruiting, hiring, retention, advancement, support and policy compliance.
2020 updated Kansas Employment Forecast released
Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an updated Kansas Employment Forecast.
Pay, flexibility, advancement: They all matter for workers’ health and safety, study shows
The terms and conditions of your employment — including your pay, hours, schedule flexibility and job security — influence your overall health as well as your risk of being injured on the job, according to new research from the University of Washington.