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Your opinion is incredibly important to IAWP! As a valued member of the IAWP community, your insights help us ensure we are offering the benefits and services that truly matter to you. We’re excited to invite you to share your thoughts by completing a short survey designed to reflect your needs. Why Your Voice Matters […]

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Access to Affordable Child Care: Implications for Workforce Participation and Economic Growth

The availability and cost of child care are critical considerations in workforce development, particularly as they affect parents’ ability to participate fully in the labor market. Workforce development professionals play a key role in understanding and addressing these challenges as part of broader strategies to support economic growth and labor force engagement. This article explores

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LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise 2025: Spotlight on Workforce Development Roles

LinkedIn’s “Jobs on the Rise” report for 2025 highlights the rapid evolution of the U.S. job market, with nearly half of the top 25 emerging roles—such as Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Workforce Development Manager, and Chief Growth Officer—being positions that didn’t exist 25 years ago. The report, provides a comprehensive overview of these fast-growing roles and

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Leveraging Totalization Agreements: A Guide for Global Workforce Development

For organizations with a global workforce, navigating the complexities of international social security systems is paramount. Totalization Agreements offer a crucial framework for managing social security obligations and ensuring employee benefits are protected when working abroad. This guide provides essential information for workforce development professionals on understanding and utilizing these agreements effectively. Understanding Totalization Agreements

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Unlock Your Strategic Potential with Our Latest Course on WorkforceLearn.com!

Ready to take your professional development to the next level? At www.WorkforceLearn.com, we’re thrilled to announce the availability of a dynamic new course designed to sharpen your strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Best of all, IAWP premium members can access this course at no additional charge, while it’s available to others for just $29—an unbeatable

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The Workforce Alliance: Lessons from Harvard on Transformative Partnerships

In an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting economic landscapes, the challenges facing workforce development professionals have grown increasingly complex. The report “The Partnership Imperative: Strengthening Regional Workforce Ecosystems,” published by Harvard Business School’s Managing the Future of Work initiative, offers a timely exploration of how collaboration can be the key to addressing these

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The Future of Work: Generative AI’s Role in Workforce Transformation

The World Economic Forum’s report, Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity, explores how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is revolutionizing the workforce. By automating routine tasks and enhancing decision-making processes, GenAI has the potential to significantly boost productivity and create more fulfilling roles for employees. However, successful adoption requires thoughtful planning, workforce engagement,

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Talent Retention in 2024: Insights for Workforce Professionals and Job Seekers

The labor market has transitioned into what many are calling the “Great Stay.” After years of high turnover during the Great Resignation, where workers left jobs at record rates, employees are now choosing stability over change. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. quits rate fell from 2.8% in 2022 to 1.9%

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The Impact of Generative AI on Workforce Development: Preparing for the Future of Work

As generative AI technologies like ChatGPT evolve, they are reshaping industries and creating both challenges and opportunities for workforce development. These advancements are driving profound changes in how organizations operate, hire, and train employees. For workforce development professionals, staying ahead of these trends is critical to equipping workers with the skills they need for the

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What Changes Might Be Expected in Workforce Development Under the New Administration?

With a new presidential administration taking office, significant shifts in workforce development policy are likely on the horizon. These changes could reshape how the government supports job creation, worker training, and economic growth, potentially marking a departure from the strategies of the previous administration. Regulation One major area to watch is regulation. The new administration

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