Toxic stress impacts performance. Explore how trauma-informed approaches help employers build supportive, equitable workplaces: https://nationalfund.org/our-resources/publications/a-trauma-informed-approach-to-workforce/

Nearly 2/3 of workers lack stable schedules—a barrier to true job quality. Consistent hours benefit everyone. Learn more: https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-say-they-dont-have-stable-schedules/803650/

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Career success depends on more than skills—think childcare, transit, broadband. We’re tackling the full system to remove barriers + expand opportunity. Learn more: https://nationalfund.org/what-we-do/address-systemic-barriers/

The latest numbers on Black unemployment are deeply concerning. We must address systemic inequities in hiring + retention. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html

Less than half of U.S. workers have a “quality job.” We’ve been advancing job quality for nearly 20 years—because every job should be a good one. https://www.gallup.com/analytics/691241/american-job-quality-study.aspx

Childcare is a workforce issue. Join us Nov 6 (2–3:30 PM ET) to hear how leaders are tackling the twin challenges of access + job quality in childcare. RSVP: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3fYXP5EDTxuLT1_wRxfXDw#/registration

Half of U.S. workers earn low wages. We’re helping employers reimagine job quality + build workplaces where everyone can thrive. Learn how: https://nationalfund.org/what-we-do/activate-industry-leaders/

Skills-based hiring only works if you actually hire for skills. Start there. 👉 https://workshift.org/skills-based-hiring-isnt-broken-hiring-is

Workforce development is evolving—but inequities persist. In State of Our Workforce, leaders from, National Fund for Workforce Solutions, National Skills Coalition & Beloved Praxis dig into how we can build systems where every worker can thrive.
🎧 https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce

Trust isn’t built in grand gestures—it’s built in everyday actions. Optimax treats trust as a continuum—built, broken, and repaired—which helps them sustain a workplace people love.
🎧 Hear more: https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce/#unpacked

Everyone deserves a clear path to a good job. We’re transforming career systems so race + background no longer dictate opportunity. Learn how: https://nationalfund.org/what-we-do/transform-career-navigation-and-training-systems/

Workforce equity isn’t a side project — it *IS* the work. Tameshia Bridges Mansfield reminds us that systems must be built around people and communities, not just employers.
🎧 Listen: https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce

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When grant programs end, what do you do with what you’ve learned? Join us Oct 22 @ 1 PM ET for State of Our Workforce: Unpacked and hear how Louisville is turning lessons into lasting change. RSVP ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/events/unpacked-whathappenswhenaprogra7382079586085281794/theater/

Strong data drives strong decisions. We need that now more than ever! Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/09/government-shutdown-economic-data-private-firms/

Childcare + flexibility are not perks—they’re essentials for keeping women in the workforce. We need workplaces that reflect real lives. Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/women-jobs-rto

Two shows, one stream! Get the latest in the national conversations percolating in workforce development. Stay grounded in the work locally, to understand how these things show up in your community. Subscribe to State of Our Workforce! https://rss.com/podcasts/state-of-our-workforce/

Big things ahead in 2026! Subscribe now to get updates on the SHIFT Conference, network news, and the future of workforce equity: https://nationalfund.org/subscribe/

Stay on top of workforce trends. The latest Workforce Wrap-Up covers engagement, equity, and the news shaping #wkdev. Subscribe and get it delivered every other Friday! https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/EA/EA005/1/77902/nZeRLUhkh5-V3VCh8e_bXDIOtd1L0ZA4hHqdjIv3EpJ_archive

Employers—notice a “quiet cracking” in your workplace? Our job quality outcome maps can help you fix it. Learn more: https://fox40.com/news/national-and-world-news/are-you-suffering-from-quiet-cracking-in-the-workplace/

When did you know what you wanted to do? In Chicago, we met Juvilee and Denale—two young workers defining their paths and shaping their communities. Watch their story: https://youtu.be/iF8khPDMD-8

Data drives equity. From hiring to policy, better decisions start with better information. Read why quality data matters: https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/private-company-labor-market-data-will-have-to-do

We’re on TikTok! 🎥 Get behind-the-scenes clips from State of Our Workforce and explore what workforce equity looks like in action: https://www.tiktok.com/@nfworkforce

“Trust is easy to break. And then you’ve got to start over.” Ale Mendoza of Optimax shares lessons on rebuilding trust across teams—work that drives retention + success. Watch the latest State of Our Workforce: Unpacked: https://nationalfund.org/state-of-our-workforce/#unpacked

In an equitable workforce, all jobs are good jobs. Use our guide to advance workforce equity in your community: https://nationalfund.org/workforce-equity-guide/