As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, my mind always focuses on how we should be truly driving innovation through inclusion. It is not enough to say that 'inclusion matters.' The real test begins when organizations put inclusion into action.
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People With Disabilities Are Disproportionately Among the Out-of-Work
The well-documented decline in labor force participation (people who are either working or looking for work) suggests that the economy is not as robust as the low unemployment rate indicates, and a number of researchers have explored whether disabilities and health problems have played a role in the decline.
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Don’t Forget About the Older Worker When Evaluating Your Organizational Needs
Did you know that employers rate older workers high on characteristics such as judgment, commitment to quality, attendance, and punctuality? You may also be aware that here in the United States, we are undergoing a demographic shift as it relates to older Americans and the workplace. If you are thinking about evaluating your organizational needs and the skill-set that you want in your next employee, don’t forget about the older worker.
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Transform Your Workforce – Hire an Older Worker
The National Employ Older Worker Week (NEOWW) is celebrated the last full week in September each year. This is a great time for employers to be reminded about the value of their older workers and to celebrate the wealth of experience and expertise that older workers contribute to the success of America’s businesses.
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Are Employers Asking the Right Question?
During National Employ Older Workers Week, one question is at the forefront of my mind. Why should employers hire older workers? There are many reasons. Here are just a few of them.
Three Reasons Why Older Workers are the Future of Work
Older adults will have the most profound impact in the coming years on both the supply of labor and the demand for workers, and they’ll be on the front line of some of the biggest changes transforming the labor market.
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Older Workers – Celebrating an Opportunity and Not a Challenge
The United States is experiencing a demographic shift that has older workers coming into the workforce at greater projections than other demographics. By 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that workers 55 and over will make up about one quarter of the civilian labor workforce. As we prepare to celebrate National Employ Older Workers Week this September, take a moment to think about the vital role that older workers have in the workforce and some different ways in which you can increase awareness of this labor segment.
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Don’t Discount the Merits of Job Training Programs
During times of low unemployment, such as now, individuals often choose to work instead of participating in job training programs. However, there are still good reasons to continue building your skills and credentials especially if you can work while doing so.
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Redefining Your Career Goals Through Education
People of all ages are heading back to school this fall, and many adults are returning to the classroom to redefine their futures and support their employment goals. The timing may be good because there are some amazing opportunities in thriving industries for job seekers.
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Considering a Change in Your Career Path? Goodwill® Can Help!
If you are considering changing career fields or re-entering the workforce, you will need to have a career plan. However, creating one is often easier said than done! To make career pathing more manageable, Goodwill offers many ways to help you succeed.
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The Power of Choice, Delivered by Skills
Although we often don’t notice, the skills we build either on purpose or by happenstance hold the power to open doors for us. Have you ever gone down the chain of “if I hadn’t” to find what might have caused your current situation?
5 Considerations for Adults Looking to Complete Their High School Education
Going back to school is hard. Finding ways to effectively balance the many responsibilities that come with being an adult and continuing one’s education is no small feat. Here are some things to consider if you or someone you know is planning to go back and complete their high school education.
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