The Knowledge Centers in this Pillar track the latest trends that affect workforce planning and the next practices that will shape the development of future people management strategies.
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Analyzes the conditions of children in the U.S. and abroad, focusing on societal and business-related childcare strategies.
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Describes changes in family structures and looks at the productivity implications and strategic business responses.
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Examines how trends in crime and violence influence the workplace and highlights strategies for controlling risk, protecting personnel and minimizing liability.
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Presents the status of K-12 education, focusing on reform efforts, business involvement and implications for skilled labor pools.
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Examines the prevalence and usage of nontraditional work arrangements such as virtual offices, flexible scheduling, telecommuting, job- or desk-sharing and compressed workweeks.
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Outlines the demographic features of the growing 55-and-over population and explores its societal and labor force impact.
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Looks at the strengths and weaknesses of colleges and universities, focusing on the role of these institutions in preparing the workforce and in partnering with business to conduct research.
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Examines U.S. and world immigration patterns, their socioeconomic and labor force implications, and strategies for managing a workforce in which immigrants play a crucial role.
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Analyzes demographic and employment data for minority groups in the U.S. and abroad.
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Examines the cost, effectiveness and limitations of various employee relocation approaches.
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Describes the current skill levels of workers, explores whether or not those skills meet the requirements of businesses, and examines ways in which businesses can raise the skill sets of their communities and employees.
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Sketches out the characteristics of the four generations present in the workplace and offers strategies for coordinating and maximizing their productivity.
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Analyzes the progress of women and minorities in management and professions worldwide, examining the barriers that impede their advancement to senior leadership.
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Tracks global labor force participation of women, examines factors influencing their career progression and identifies strategies to leverage women's contributions in the workplace.
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