E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga. Tēnā koutou kātoa. With respect, greetings to all people, all voices, and all affiliations. -Sharon Shea, Principal, Shea Pita & Associates About 12 years ago, I was working in the New Zealand health system and searching for a way that would help me to focus on [...]
Currently, there are at least 1.425 million nonprofits in the United States. These nonprofits (including charities and foundations) spend nearly $2 trillion annually….that’s 12 zeros. If you stacked $100 bills on top of each other, $1 Million would reach 3.3ft. That means $2 Trillion in $100 bills would reach 1,262 miles into space (it only takes about 62 [...]
There is a wide range of case management and data collection software systems available. Recently, our email subscribers reported using at least 21 different systems to manage their case data. Unfortunately, many needed multiple systems (some paid, some free) to cover the full range of required activities. Suppose you are a public sector entity [...]
The following is the second in a 3-part blog series on the benefits of measuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your organization. You can stay up to date by signing up for our newsletter to the right of this post. Read part 1 here. What is Inclusion? Inclusion is the degree to which diverse [...]
Summary of Client Results: BUW can more easily see the link between program performance and community outcomes. BUW staff have more time to focus on the bigger picture now that many time-intensive tasks are automated and completed remotely by partners. BUW engages in more effective data-based decision-making, funding, and communication. BUW has a more accurate [...]
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Summary of Client Results: The work of funded partners is now tied to strategies that align with results and indicators. Increased consistency in how they articulate performance measurement. Enhanced communication throughout measurement and reporting processes. Established a system for communicating outcomes for the GRF. Wedged between Houston's massive sprawl and the warm embrace of the [...]
Workforce systems are reforming to provide initiatives that go beyond providing direct services to individual jobseekers and are striving to transform to effectively support employers and the workforce. The Workforce Development organization’s role is to be the convener and foster collaboration with the many key stakeholders within the community. This will take resources beyond [...]
Workforce development organizations have always worked tirelessly to support the communities they serve by matching talent to open careers, recommending training that can re-skill or up-skill job seekers, and providing critical supportive services that help job-seekers navigate the changing labor market. Through data-driven decision making, strong workforce organizations support and target leading industry sectors [...]
Across each occupation, there is an established new normal. To stay informed, career exploration and career development is key to future sustained employment. Helping your job seeker clients find the occupations that fit their interests, values, and aptitude is usually the first step in selecting an appealing occupation. However, understanding the demand and sustainability [...]
