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Author: Kerrie Rushton

How Creighton’s Menard Center for Economic Inquiry helped one student find her calling

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Creighton University’s Menard Center for Economic Inquiry creates the space for students to engage in robust discussions about the relationship between economic freedom and human flourishing. It supports programs that analyze economic and social outcomes from a variety of academic perspectives, including economics, ethics, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Clara Piano, now a visiting assistant professor of … Continued

Burning Glass Institute highlights companies that prioritize employee growth

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Americans want to work for organizations that believe in each employee’s potential — and that foster that potential through continuous learning and upskilling opportunities. Indeed, The Harris Poll found eight in 10 Americans believe professional development and training offerings are important when considering a new job. The Burning Glass Institute’s 2024 American Opportunity Index (AOI) reveals which large U.S. … Continued

ICYMI: Ryan Stowers on rethinking opportunity in America

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Earlier this year, the American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt released a book that examines why young people in the United States are anxious. Haidt focuses on technology and social media. In a new op-ed at RealClearEducation, Charles Koch Foundation Executive Director Ryan Stowers offers another contributing factor: the pressure to not only go to college, but … Continued

VIEWPOINT: AI will help workers and employers

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When innovation emerges, fear is the first reaction. Prosperity is the long term consequence. It has been that way for millennia. Socrates warned putting quill to parchment would “create forgetfulness in the learners’ souls, because they will not use their memories.” (We are glad Plato ignored this Socratic skepticism and scribbled down some words.) Today it is the rapid … Continued

Human Potential Summit provides vision for a new future of work

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The average American will spend more than 90,000 hours at work. It is no wonder, then, that the vast majority of people feel finding fulfillment in their job is important. The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) supports Americans in their pursuit of meaningful work. Specifically, we partner with innovators and employers who are helping people identify what motivates them, hone … Continued

St. Anselm College’s Center for Ethics in Society: politics minus the polarization

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The mission of St. Anselm College’s Center for Ethics in Society is to improve collaboration among individuals, organizations, and communities in orders to address important societal challenges. It achieves this mission by fostering the values of hospitality, humility, listening, learning, community, and a respect for the common good. The Center has served nearly 2,000 students, including Michael … Continued

CKF announces partnership with Work Shift to highlight employers building work cultures from the bottom-up

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The Charles Koch Foundation announced a new partnership with Work Shift, a leading independent media outlet focused on the intersection of education and work. The sponsorship will enable Work Shift to expand its coverage of employers that are building work cultures from the bottom-up by empowering workers and transforming their thinking about talent. Work Shift … Continued