Work in Progress: A New CEO Podcast Series
The skilled trades still suffer from a perception gap. Americans know there are millions of jobs open in these sectors, but they don’t understand how to—or why they should — build careers in them. Employers need to get creative. Business Roundtable’s “Work in Progress,” interview series on the This Old House Radio Hour podcast, features CEOs discussing how their companies attract, develop, and retain talent. Read more
Rethinking Talent Shortages: Stadler Rail’s Apprenticeship Model
Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler Rail North America and a Human Potential Network member, built a next-generation workforce from the ground up. By working with local education institutions to develop classroom learning models and long-term career pathways, he has addressed gaps plaguing skilled trades. Hear his insights on building an apprenticeship program that prepares learners to contribute on day one. Read more
Toyota’s Approach to Building Local Talent
You know talent exists in your community, but how do you find it? This Forbes BrandVoice article from the Stand Together community shows how Toyota’s “Grow Your Own” strategy pairs paid work with classroom learning to build advanced-manufacturing talent pipelines. Discover how this approach helps employers develop skilled workers while creating new pathways to long-term careers. Read more
Northwell Health is Turning High School Students Into Its Future Workforce
Health care workforce gaps are only going to get worse. How can you attract young talent from unexpected places? Human Potential Network member Brian Aquart, vice president of workforce and community education at Northwell Health, explains how FutureReadyNYC prepares high school students for health care careers through paid internships and work-based learning that create new pathways into the workforce. Read more
How Steelcase is Creating Purpose-Driven Workplaces
Employees who believe their employer’s mission aligns with their personal sense of purpose are more engaged and more likely to stay. How can you match your workers’ goals with business objectives? Dr. Tracy Brower, workplace sociologist and vice president at Steelcase, shares research-backed strategies for creating workplaces where people and businesses thrive by connecting individual purpose with organizational goals. Read more