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Are We Training Workers for Yesterday’s AI Instead of Tomorrow’s Jobs?

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New research from The Conference Board raises an important question: Are employers helping workers prepare for the future of work, or simply teaching them to use today’s technology? Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace faster than many organizations can prepare their employees. Companies are investing in AI training, workers are experimenting with new tools, and

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Hiring Fraud Is Bringing Back In-Person Interviews. Who Gets Left Out?

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A job may be remote. Getting hired for it may increasingly require showing up in person. Employers concerned about impersonation, deepfake video and candidates receiving undisclosed help during interviews are adding face-to-face meetings to their hiring processes. For workforce professionals, this raises a practical question: How can employers verify applicants without creating new barriers for

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$95.5 Million in Federal Grants Signals New Emphasis on Rapid Reemployment and Reskilling

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New Department of Labor funding supports 20 projects across 17 states, with an emphasis on moving dislocated workers into high-demand jobs within six months. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on October 19, 2026, that it has awarded $95.5 million in grants to help workers affected by layoffs acquire new skills and return to employment.

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Workforce Development Is No Longer Just About Workforce Development

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As economic, technological, and social challenges become increasingly interconnected, workforce professionals are finding that many of the issues shaping employment fall outside traditional training and placement programs. For decades, workforce development has concentrated on a familiar challenge: helping individuals develop the skills employers need and connecting qualified workers with available jobs. Career counseling, employment assistance,

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Where the Jobs Are Moving: What the 2025–2035 Projections Mean for Workforce Professionals

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U.S. employment is projected to grow by 5.9 million jobs over the next decade. The greater challenge is helping people and employers navigate where demand is changing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total employment will grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035, adding about 5.9 million jobs. Growth will be uneven. Healthcare occupations

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The Hidden Risk in Automated Hiring

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What if the barrier keeping a qualified applicant from a job isn’t their preparation—but the hiring system itself? Automated screening tools now influence who advances, who is rejected, and who may never be seen by a human decision-maker. A closely watched lawsuit involving Workday raises important questions about the risks these systems can create. The

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Is Temporary Work Reshaping the Job Market? What Job Seekers Need to Know

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What happens when the work is still there—but the employer’s commitment becomes shorter? Temporary, contract, and project-based work are changing how opportunities are created, how job seekers evaluate offers, and how workforce professionals advise the people they serve. In this episode of Observations, we examine: • Why temporary employment is becoming more important • How

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