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- “Creating a Happier Workplace Is Possible—and Worth It” (Harvard Business Review): Culture matters. A happy employee is more engaged, and thus more productive and easier to retain. Businesses need to find ways to enhance worker satisfaction, including providing benefits that support a healthier (and happier) work environment.
- See also these MI studies: “The Manufacturing Experience: The Role of Culture and Employee Engagement in Workforce Attraction and Retention” with Colonial Life (Sept. 2023) and “Manufacturers are Looking to Improve the Frontline Employee Experience. Here’s How.” with PwC (Nov. 2023).
- “Biden has big plans for chips manufacturing, but there are too few qualified workers” (National Public Radio): The investments made by the CHIPS and Science Act are driving the construction of semiconductor manufacturing facilities, but finding skilled workers to work in those facilities will be another challenge. This podcast discusses how communities are designing training systems to address this challenge.
- Index of State Dynamism (Economic Innovation Group): Dynamism is an important ingredient for a healthy and expanding economy, with new businesses, innovations and investments helping to drive growth. A vibrant labor force is also vital. If you are interested in seeing where your state ranks in terms of dynamism, this is a great resource that is updated annually.
