The Workforce Innovation Center Announces Alliance with Council for Inclusive Capitalism
The Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced today that it has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism as an Ally.
Cincinnati Region Highlighted by the Brookings Institution
Earlier this month, the Cincinnati region was highlighted by the Brookings Institution as a region that is prioritizing inclusive economic growth.
The Benefits of Fair Chance Hiring
When addressing the impact of criminal convictions and prison on our society, we look to the numbers. Roughly 1 in 5 of the world’s incarcerated population are housed in the United States.
Work-based Learning 101
Work-based learning (WBL) is not a new concept. Undoubtedly, it has changed over the years and will continue to, especially as younger generations like Generation Z enter the workforce.
Workplace Culture and Cultivating Your Collective
It is important that organizations take alternative, people-centered approaches to truly engage and retain talent as they work towards creating an inclusive and equitable workplace culture. Let’s examine the current state to see why this matters more than ever.
Hiring Youth? Here’s What Employers Need to Know
There are approximately 42 million people between 15 and 24 years-old in America, which accounts for 12% of the entire population. The Cincinnati Metro Area has approximately 2.2 million residents, and of those, 14% can be defined as youth. While that may not seem like a high number, it is worth distinguishing this specific population for several reasons.
SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST VACCINE MANDATE: ARE BUSINESSES STILL SCRAMBLING?
As an update to our article posted in December 2021, on January 12, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against OSHA’s emergency temporary standard comprised of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses on January 14, 2022. Many businesses, and employees, are rejoicing. Businesses no longer are required to figure out rollout plans, determine economic impact, fear voluntary separations, invest in new systems…but still have the option to move forward with their own vaccine or testing mandates if they so choose.
January is Mental Wellness Month
January is Mental Wellness month and our region is rich with resources to help you and your employees to support stronger mental health and wellness. The pandemic has caused dramatic changes and increased stress which have adversely affected mental well-being. “There’s a name for that blah you’re feeling, it’s called languishing” was The New York Time’s most-read article in 2021. This resonates with how people are feeling and broaches the subject of mental health which may be affecting your business as a reason for employee disengagement and turnover. Below are resources and tips which may help your business.
A Calling to Educate and Influence: Audrey Treasure is Making a Difference
Workforce Innovation Center Executive Director, Audrey Treasure, demonstrates just how serious businesses are taking diversity and inclusion. The stated purpose of the Workforce Innovation Center is, “partnering with business leaders to advance the adoption of inclusive practices in their workplaces that empower employees, the community and their businesses to thrive.”
Considerations for updating Covid precautions in your workplace
In November, we distributed a brief survey to learn how employers are preparing for the new emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) released by OSHA related to COVID-19 vaccination and testing of employees. As of January 12, 202 the ETS stands and nearly all provisions have gone into effect. Whether enforcement continues is up to the Supreme Court, which is expected to issue a ruling any day.
Cohear Report on Work with the Center
Over the past two years, the Workforce Innovation Center has been pleased to partner with Cohear, a community engagement and strategy company, to bring us insights from working individuals throughout our region through a series of focus groups. We are now pleased to share the results with you! Geared directly to employers, explore the insights shared by workers on key themes around economic inclusion and advancement, racial disparities in the workplace and entry-level employees. Read the report – Turning Commitments into Change: Workforce Inclusion and Advancement.
Now is the Time for Inclusive Action
The business and economic conditions of our current day are unlike anything the United States has seen in recent memory. With rapidly shifting hiring and employment figures, more than 137,000 open roles with local employers, and competition for talent at all levels of organizations including retail organizations and professional services firms, employers are feverishly seeking ways to attract, retain and value their talent.
