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.
WorkRise at the Urban Institute is funding the project.
As TANF turns 30, it is time to replace misguided conversations about fraud with dialogue rooted in dignity. That shift demands a person‑centered process, and one that allows frontline staff to serve as partners rather than gatekeepers.
Carl Van Horn, a professor at Rutgers University, described the phenomenon as “a very serious health problem and an economic problem.”
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Heldrich Center’s podcast series, Work Trends RU. Our guest isTodd Greene, Vice President of the Work, Education, and Labor Division at the Urban Institute and Executive Director of WorkRise. Todd is also Chair of the...
Fed Communities, a collaboration among the 12 reserve banks in the Federal Reserve System, recently published an article about the Heldrich Center’s efforts to improve education, training, and workforce development programs for workers and employers. Read the article.
Tammy Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey, discusses her leadership in maternal and infant health in New Jersey, the impacts of the Nurture NJ and Family Connects NJ initiatives, and how New Jersey is addressing healthcare inequalities, expanding prenatal services, and strengthening community engagement.
The Heldrich Center has launched its new podcast series, "Work Trends RU," exploring the changing worlds of work, education, social policy, and financial security. The series covers a variety of issues, including the contemporary workforce, economic challenges,...
Carl Van Horn, Ph.D. and Ronald Quincy, Ph.D. have been named recipients of the New Jersey chapter of the American Society for Public Administration's (NJ ASPA) public service leadership awards. Dr. Van Horn is the recipient of the President's Award for an...