Driving Insights on Economic and Labor Market Trends

At the Heldrich Center, we lead targeted research into economic and labor market trends with a strong focus on high-impact sectors such as childcare, healthcare, life sciences, and technology. We employ sophisticated quantitative research methods using program administrative data, leveraging cutting-edge labor market analytics tools such as Lightcast and Tableau to deliver real-time, data-driven insights into current conditions and emerging employment trends. We have an expert team of qualitative researchers to go beyond the numbers to understand how the labor market is evolving firsthand from workers, employers, policymakers, community partners, and other key stakeholders.

Recent Project Highlights

In a labor market scan of the healthcare sector in Middlesex County, New Jersey, our researchers provided actionable intelligence on workforce demographics, wage trends, key occupations, and real-time job postings. By integrating quantitative analysis with in-depth worker interviews, we delivered a comprehensive narrative that informed county-level investment decisions and spotlighted key workforce development opportunities.

To shape smarter policies and workplace practices, we conduct our award-winning series of Work Trends surveys. Since 1998, these surveys have gauged public opinion on vital workforce issues — from the impact of technology and job loss to generational employment experiences. Our survey research on the Great Recession has been honored with the Policy Impact Award from the American Association for Public Opinion Research.

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