Local business leader talks navigating labor shortages, housing and transportation solutions
A local business leader’s experiences suggest accessing diverse labor sources may be the key to curbing labor shortages in Warren County. Chris Barden, the Chief Operating Officer of North Country […]
The importance of human capital in our region
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Beginning in November, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission began requiring publicly listed companies to disclose human capital, or individuals’ knowledge and experience that bring value to an organization. This […]
U.S. Population Shifts; The Aging Workforce
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Over the past decade, the U.S. population has shifted: The number of citizens ages 65 and older grew by more than a third to nearly 14 million. That led to […]
The impact of childcare on the workforce
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The lingering pandemic cracked open the U.S. economy, exposing weaknesses and, increasingly, laid bare the nation’s dependence on low-wage workers living on the fringe of economic security. Among the systemic […]
EDC: Growing Opportunities for People
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The cornerstone of our mission at the EDC is to create and maintain successful, vibrant, and sustainable communities. We make the most of our area by supporting the existing cultural, […]