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Building Skills, Building Futures: The Pivotal Role of Public Libraries
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New Report Measures New Jersey Workers’ Awareness and Opinions of the State’s Sick Leave Law and Family Leave Insurance Program
New report presents the final results from a study focusing on the public’s awareness of and opinions toward using New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance program and Earned Sick Leave law.
Women’s History Month Video Interviews
Video interviews with Renée Edwards, Andrea Hetling, and Melanie Willoughby.
New Report Released: Seeking Work in Southern New Jersey
New report presents findings and recommendations from a study of the challenges and opportunities employers and job seekers in southern New Jersey face.
A Snapshot of How New Jersey’s Working Parents Managed Work, School, and Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
New brief describes the experiences of a group of New Jersey working parents and their opinions of the policies and supports offered by their employers and school districts during the pandemic.
New Report: A Process Evaluation of the Integration of Workforce Development Adult Literacy Services Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in New Jersey
New report examines integration of workforce development and adult literacy services in New Jersey.
New Report: New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law and Family Leave Insurance Program
New report presents the results from the second phase of a study focusing on the public’s awareness of and opinions toward using Family Leave Insurance and Earned Sick Leave.
Heldrich Center Awarded Grant to Support Research Examining Perceptions of Workplace Discrimination
WorkRise at the Urban Institute is funding the project.
Half a Million Americans Trapped in Unemployment Claims Limbo as Long-Term Joblessness Climbs
Carl Van Horn, a professor at Rutgers University, described the phenomenon as “a very serious health problem and an economic problem.”
Heldrich Center Announces 2026 John J. Heldrich Distinguished Leadership Awards
The Heldrich Center is proud to announce its Distinguished Leadership Awards. Founded in 2016 and named in honor of the late John J. Heldrich, Johnson & Johnson executive and civic and community leader, the awards recognize and honor the accomplishments and...
Remembering Stuart Andreason
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Stuart Andreason, Ph.D., a member of the Heldrich Center’s National Advisory Board, has passed away. In recent years, Stuart has been serving as Executive Director of Programs at the Burning Glass Institute. Previously, he...
Coleridge Presents State of New Jersey with Data Champion of the Year Award
Coleridge recently presented its Data Champion of the Year Award for 2026 to the State of New Jersey. The award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing trust, collaboration, and the effective use of data to improve public outcomes. The award was presented to...
Report from Governor Sherrill Transition Team Highlights Jobs and Economic Opportunity
The Office of New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has released the report of the Jobs, Opportunity, and Prosperity for All action team, which was tasked with developing job and economic growth strategies for the state. The task force was co-chaired by Carl Van Horn,...
Andrea Hetling Appointed to APPAM Governing Board
Congratulations to Andrea Hetling, Ph.D., on her appointment to the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Policy Council, the organization’s governing board. In this role, Dr. Hetling will help shape APPAM’s strategic direction and policy...
Heldrich Center Researchers and Collaborators to Present at Fall 2025 APPAM Research Conference
Scholars from the Heldrich Center and partnering organizations will present new research findings at the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference, to be held November 13–15, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. This year’s...
NJSDS in the News
The latest issue of BINJE (Business in New Jersey … everyday) features an op-ed by Brian Bridges, Ph.D., New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education, titled “Eight Ways Statewide Coordination for Higher Education Unlocks Students’ Futures.” In the piece, Dr. Bridges...
James Moore, Ph.D., Principal at KPMG, Guests on Latest Episode of “Work Trends RU” Podcast Series — New Episode Now Streaming!
Join us for the latest episode of the Work Trends RU podcast, featuring James Moore, Ph.D., Principal at KPMG. Dr. Moore reflects on his career and discusses the need to modernize workforce and unemployment systems, discusses the critical role of frontline staff and...
Laura R. Peck, Ph.D., Joins Rutgers’ Bloustein School as Associate Professor and Principal Faculty Fellow at the Heldrich Center
Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is proud to announce the appointment of Laura R. Peck, Ph.D., as Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2025. Dr. Peck will also serve as a Principal Faculty Fellow at the John J....
Rachel Korberg Guests on Season Finale of “Work Trends RU” Podcast Series — New Episode Now Streaming!
Join us for the season finale of the Heldrich Center’s podcast series, Work Trends RU. Our guest is Rachel Korberg, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Families and Workers Fund. Rachel is also a member of the Heldrich Center’s National Advisory Board. In this...
Jane Oates Guests on “Work Trends RU” Podcast Series
Be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Heldrich Center’s new podcast series, Work Trends RU. Our guest is Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor at WorkingNation. Jane is also a member of the Heldrich Center’s National Advisory Board. In this inspiring and...