Could changes to Medicaid bring new responsibilities to your workforce agency? Workforce agencies are accustomed to adapting to new policies and expectations. But some changes have implications that extend well beyond the programs where they originate. Medicaid is one of those areas worth watching. What might these developments mean for workforce agencies, their staff, and
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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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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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A jobseeker’s next opportunity may depend partly on something that rarely appears on a résumé: how quickly they respond when an employer reaches out. Research published in Management Science suggests that employers interpret response speed as evidence of how someone will behave after being hired. For workforce professionals, the findings offer a practical coaching opportunity—and
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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.
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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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
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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For generations, looking for work followed a familiar pattern. You found an opening, submitted an application, and hoped someone noticed you. That system still exists, but it is becoming less dependable. Online applications have made it easier to apply—and easier for hundreds of other people to apply for the same position. Employers now face enormous
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What recent state and federal decisions mean for workforce staff and the people they serve If you work in the public workforce system, big changes are underway. They’re easy to miss because they’re arriving in pieces. Earlier this month, the federal government approved Arkansas’s plan to replace its ten local workforce boards with one statewide
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