Last Friday, The Rockefeller Foundation, together with our grantee Purpose, launched a campaign called "Workshift," with the goal of changing the way we think about, define, and build good jobs …
A version of this post was originally published on LinkedIn. The strength of our economy depends on jobs, but strong families depend on good jobs. What's the difference? And how can …
Workshift will engage American workers across the country to highlight their stories, collectively identify what makes a good job in America, and create a pathway to good jobs for all
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Today, there are nearly 6 million youth struggling to connect to the labor market. SHARE THIS
"Impact hiring" draws on innovations in technology, data, and people analytics to help companies …
Mindfulness has officially gone mainstream. Oprah Winfrey, Congressman Tim Ryan, and even major corporations like Google are using mindfulness practices to help them shape the way they think about their …
Over the last month, the Urban Institute has highlighted the divides between conditions in the top and bottom neighborhoods of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. The gap between incomes, education …
For cities, it's no longer "if" they'll be hit by a disruption, but when—and how long it will take for the city to get back on course. But as I've said …
NEW YORK—Today, The Rockefeller Foundation announced their latest commitment to building resilience in communities across the country through the launch of Resilience AmeriCorps. The pilot program will be dedicated to …
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Adjusted for inflation, the average household income in the bottom tracts grew by about $500 in 2012 dollars, while the top tract grew by over $15,000. SHARE THIS
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Like many people across the world, we at The Rockefeller Foundation have been captivated by the news coming out of Nepal. We were truly saddened by the reports of new deaths, …