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Future of Work explores monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. Employment is part of the American Dream. Will the future provide opportunities for jobs that sustain families and the nation?
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McDonald's Workforce Preparedness Study Shows Importance of Soft Skills Development in First Jobs
McDonald's today released the findings of its Workforce Preparedness Study that sought to understand American opinion of skills development and workforce preparedness across generations. Soft skills, such as teamwork, customer service and responsibility were found to be overwhelmingly important. McD...

CNBC Announces Lineup for Inaugural Future of Work Event, “Talent@Work”
CNBC today announced the all-star lineup ahead of its inaugural event about the future of work, “Talent@Work,” on Wednesday, June 20th in New York City....

The Consumer Technology Association's 21st Century Workforce Council Selects TeamPeople
This leadership forum will address the nation's skills gap, ensure the U.S. tech sector has the high-skilled workers it needs and devise strategies to upskill U.S. workers to succeed in the 21st century. CTA briefed the White House on Monday about the Council - CTA's newest member group - and on how...

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Appoints Distinguished Writer, Poet, Scholar and Arts Advocate Elizabeth Alexander as President
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ The Trustees of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have elected Elizabeth Alexander to be the Foundation's next President, effective March 2018. Alexander will succeed Earl Lewis, who has served as President since 2013....
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Detroit You Might Have Missed 3/17 - Childplay Presents CAT IN THE HAT and More!
Check out the top stories from Detroit you might have missed this week and more!...
Detroit Design Will Be Featured in French Design Biennale in 'Future of Work' Exhibition
Having recently celebrated its one-year status as the first and only UNESCO City of Design in the United States, Detroit is eager to show the world how the city is leveraging its legacy of creativity and innovation to generate opportunity and development. Dozens of Detroiters will showcase their tal...
Segal Center Announces Full Lineup for 2017 Film Festival on Theatre and Performance
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center announces the third annual Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance (FTP)....
DC3 to Develop Inclusive Urban Development Strategy for Next Phase of Detroit City of Design Initiative
The Detroit Creative Corridor Center, the nonprofit that supports Detroit's creative industries and stewards its UNESCO City of Design designation, will develop an economic development and civic engagement strategy that will include all residents in shaping the city's future with $1 million from the...
Segal Center Announces Full Lineup for 2017 Film Festival on Theatre and Performance
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center announces the third annual Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance (FTP)....
Detroit Design Will Be Featured in French Design Biennale in 'Future of Work' Exhibition
Having recently celebrated its one-year status as the first and only UNESCO City of Design in the United States, Detroit is eager to show the world how the city is leveraging its legacy of creativity and innovation to generate opportunity and development. Dozens of Detroiters will showcase their tal...
Endless City's FORMS Announces Summit Series
FORMS, presented by Endless City, today announces their Summit series, running September 27-30, 2016 and featuring conversations between creative thinkers in fields spanning architecture, urban design, technology and digital media arts who are working beyond traditional boundaries to explore new id...
Endless City's FORMS Announces Summit Series
FORMS, presented by Endless City, today announces their Summit series, running September 27-30, 2016 and featuring conversations between creative thinkers in fields spanning architecture, urban design, technology and digital media arts who are working beyond traditional boundaries to explore new id...
Cheryl Cran Releases THE ART OF CHANGE LEADERSHIP
In most work-spaces over the last five years, business has undergone serious changes. From new technology, to different approaches in the staffing and marketing world, and everything in between, expectations and duties have been radically transformed. It's an exciting and often challenging time to b...
Top Corporate Allies for Diversity Gala Held Tonight in NYC
Difference Matters Magazine (incorporating Work Life Matters) is pleased to announce that CA Technologies, CIGNA, Discovery Communications, Honey Maid, Interpublic Group (IPG), Morgan Stanley, Nielsen, Quest Diagnostics, Turner Construction and Viacom will be honored at its 'TOP Corporate Allies for...
Top Corporate Allies for Diversity Gala to be Held 10/23 in NYC
Difference Matters Magazine (incorporating Work Life Matters) is pleased to announce that CA Technologies, CIGNA, Discovery Communications, Honey Maid, Interpublic Group (IPG), Morgan Stanley, Nielsen, Quest Diagnostics, Turner Construction and Viacom will be honored at its 'TOP Corporate Allies for...
Hartford Stage Awarded CONNECTICUT AT WORK Grant to Support Today's SOMEWHERE Community Discussion
Hartford Stage has been awarded a Connecticut at Work grant to support the Community Panel Discussion, 'Inspired to Succeed - Connecticut Latinos/as at Work,' which will take place today, April 17, following the 7:30 p.m. performance of Matthew Lopez's Somewhere....
Hartford Stage Awarded CONNECTICUT AT WORK Grant to Support SOMEWHERE Community Discussion, 4/17
Hartford Stage has been awarded a Connecticut at Work grant to support the Community Panel Discussion, "Inspired to Succeed - Connecticut Latinos/as at Work," which will take place on Thursday, April 17, following the 7:30 p.m. performance of Matthew Lopez's Somewhere....
The Maker Movement Manifesto
Mark Hatch, CEO of TechShop, a membership-based, do-it-yourself (DIY) workshop and fabrication studio, is announcing at World Maker Faire New York (New York Hall of Science, Sept. 21-22) his new book, The Maker Movement Manifesto, (McGraw-Hill Professional; Hardcover and eBook formats: $26)....
Scott Berkun Announces 'The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com and the Future of Work'
What happens when an old-school management guru leaves the books and lectures behind to lead a young team at a revolutionary company, with no email, no offices, and no rules? The answer is an amazing and entertaining book about the future of work....
Maynard Webb's REBOOTING WORK Offers Empowering Opportunities
With Millennials entering a brutal workforce and Baby Boomers no longer able to retire, competition in the workforce has never been so stiff. Many would argue this is the worst time to enter the workforce, but business leader, investor and philanthropist Maynard Webb disagrees. He believes that just...
