What’s Holding Back Employment during the Pandemic?

The movement from demand-side to supply-side reasons for nonemployment point to persistent shifts in the labor force that likely will not resolve with the end of the pandemic. The lack of progress to decrease supply-side reasons for nonemployment such as access to childcare, fear of virus exposure, and other concerns must be addressed in order to bring workers back to the labor force. Read More  

When Benefits Cliffs Turn Raises into Penalties, Local and National Efforts Help Workers and Employers Navigate Options

Getting a raise is usually a good thing. But what if it comes at the cost of losing a benefit that you rely on? Here’s what some organizations are doing to help workers navigate the path to economic independence. Read more.  

Manufacturing Jobs Still Pay Well for Some

Blue-collar factory jobs have lost much of the wage premium they once enjoyed, but other jobs in manufacturing still pay relatively well. Read More  

Rural Employment in Four States: A Story of Specialization and Change (2010 through 2019)

Is specializing in an industry the way to economic success or the road to economic challenges for rural communities? It depends on the community’s resilience. Read More  

Looking for Opportunities to Advance? The Occupational Mobility Explorer Can Help

Both jobseekers and workforce development professionals can use this interactive tool to turn job skills into higher-paying positions. How will you use it? Read More