New brief examines data from the latest Work Trends survey that suggest that women are more concerned about economically supporting themselves or their families compared to men.
Thoughts on the Women’s Recession
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Twin Crises: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Americans’ Outlook for the Future
New Work Trends survey examines Americans’ opinions about the pandemic and recession.
Impact of the Pandemic on Americans, Young and Old: Household Finances, Stress, and the Role of Government during COVID-19
Examines the behaviors, attitudes, and opinions by age of Americans as measured in a December 2020 survey conducted by the Heldrich Center.
A Workforce Supply and Demand Analysis for the Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industry
Analysis to understand the emerging and long-term workforce needs of New Jersey’s pharmaceutical and medical technology industry.
Joys and Disappointments of Older Part-time Workers (Report)
Reports findings from a Work Trends survey of older part-time workers.
Older Workers, the Great Recession, and the Impact of Long-Term Unemployment
Highlights research, studies, and surveys on unemployment.
2012 Annual Report
Reflects on the achievements and accomplishments of the Heldrich Center in 2012.
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
Highlights strategies under way at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers.
Get Moving: Careers in Public Transportation
Provides an introduction to careers in public transportation.
Out of Work and Losing Hope: The Misery and Bleak Expectations of American Workers
Explores findings from an August 2011 survey of American workers who lost a job during the Great Recession.
Ready and Able: Addressing Labor Market Needs and Building Productive Careers for People with Disabilities through Collaborative Approaches
Presents 13 in-depth profiles of diverse business-workforce partnerships nationwide.
Shattered American Dream: Unemployed Workers Lose Ground, Hope, and Faith in their Futures
Documents dramatic erosion in the quality of life for millions of Americans as a result of the Great Recession.
No End in Sight: The Agony of Prolonged Unemployment
Documents workers’ continuing struggle to find jobs and the sacrifices they have endured in a punishing economy.
Ready and Able (webinar)
Webinar about building productive careers for people with disabilities.
New Education and Skills Requirements for the New Jersey Economy
Examines changing needs in the workforce posed by a global economy.
Workplace Divided: How Americans View Discrimination and Race on the Job
Work Trends survey on discrimination.
One-Stop Innovations: Leading Change Under the WIA One-Stop System Final Report
Examines promising practices supporting One-Stop Career Centers.
Andrea Hetling, Ph.D., Guests on EJB Talks Podcast; Discusses Connecting Social Policy and Workforce Development to Advance Economic Security
Andrea Hetling, Ph.D., Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Heldrich Center, is the guest on the latest episode of the podcast, EJB Talks. Dr. Hetling and EJB Talks host Stuart Shapiro, Ph.D., Dean of the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy,...
Long-Term Impact Evaluation of the Inclusive Healthy Community Grant Program
The Heldrich Center is conducting an in-depth long-term impact evaluation of the Inclusive Healthy Community (IHC) Grant Program. The purpose of the study is to assess the long-term impacts of former grantees' participation in the IHC Grant Program. Impacts are...
Carl Van Horn Discusses the Struggles of Unemployed Americans in USA Today
For millions of Americans, finding a job can be a frustrating and isolating experience. In a new USA Today article, “I Need a Job to Save My Life: Inside the Desperate Hunt for Work in America,” Bloustein School Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Heldrich...