For decades, workforce development has focused on helping people prepare for jobs. That mission remains as important as ever. Yet a quiet shift is taking place inside organizations that deserves far more attention. Increasingly, employers are not simply redefining jobs—they are redesigning how work gets done. Understanding that shift may become one of the most
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For decades, discussions about disability employment have focused on compliance, accommodations, and equal opportunity. Those remain essential. But beneath the surface, another shift is underway—one that has received far less attention. Technology, changing workforce expectations, demographic pressures, and advances in artificial intelligence are beginning to reshape what disability inclusion can look like. These developments are
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For generations, workers gained experience by performing routine tasks, learning from mistakes, and gradually taking on greater responsibility. But what happens when AI begins performing much of that beginner-level work? This Workforce Intelligence Report explores a growing challenge facing employers, educators, and workforce leaders: if traditional pathways to experience are disappearing, how will the next
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Part of the Workforce Signals series, highlighting emerging developments that workforce professionals should be watching. The way employers evaluate job candidates is changing. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into hiring processes, resumes are no longer being reviewed exclusively by human recruiters. In many cases, technology is helping determine which candidates move forward and which
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The latest jobs report delivered good news. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, significantly exceeding expectations. Unemployment remained low at 4.3 percent. On the surface, the labor market appears healthy. Yet if you spend time talking with workforce professionals, employers, and job seekers, you may hear a different story. Many job seekers report that finding
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If you have been following the labor market over the past year, you may have noticed something interesting. No matter what is happening elsewhere in the economy, one sector keeps showing up in the job growth numbers: healthcare. The latest employment reports once again show healthcare among the leading sources of new jobs. In fact,
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When employers struggle to fill open positions, the conversation often turns to wages. The assumption is straightforward: if employers paid more, they would attract more applicants and hiring would become easier. A new study published in the European Economic Review suggests the reality may be far more complex. Researchers examined hiring behavior using survey data
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Hosted by the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP)Presenter: Monica Dukes, U.S. Census Bureau Date: May 13, 2026Time: 2:00 PM Eastern | 1:00 PM Central | 12:00 PM Mountain | 11:00 AM Pacific Every day, workforce professionals are expected to make important decisions based on changing labor market conditions, economic trends, and community needs. Yet
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Executive Summary The U.S. labor market in 2026 is stable on the surface but rapidly evolving underneath. Employers are refining hiring strategies, technology is reshaping job roles, and demographic pressures are intensifying. For members of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP)—especially front‑line workforce staff—these shifts highlight the importance of adaptability, strong employer engagement, and
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