Fels Report Offers Solutions for Economy

Fels Institute of Government has published a new report offering suggestions for economic growth. “Solving the Skills Crisis: Promising Practices for Talent Pipeline Development” is based on on-site visits with more than a dozen American employers and interviews with more than 60 economic, governmental and business leaders.

In addition to the site visits and interviews, the report features a scalability index that business can use as a checklist to decide which strategies can be successfully implemented.  Numerous case studies for each strategy illustrate the real-world value for decision makers of adopting the tactics in the public and private sector.

Sam Williford, one of the Fels-report authors, said, “At a time when so many people are struggling, it’s exciting to see companies engaging in practices that are good for business, workers and the public sector.”

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