When businesses help unlock the innate potential of their employees, both the companies and the people who work for them benefit. But, according to a January 2025 Gallup poll, only 39 percent of employees feel strongly that someone cares about them at work, a drop from 47 percent in March 2020. Fewer employees, just 30%, feel … Continued
Grace Schnabl is a political science major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where, in addition to being a varsity swimmer, she is involved with the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies (MCCS). Established in 2016, the mission of the nonpartisan MCCS is to promote research, education, and community outreach on matters related to the U.S. … Continued
There are 70 million Americans who do not have a college degree but have acquired in-demand skills that would make them attractive employees. While these individuals have the talent, drive, and desire to contribute, they often lack access to the type of personalized tools that can help them find job opportunities that fit their unique … Continued
Changing conventional wisdom about workforce training and education — that college is the best and or the only path — will require changing culture. Parents, teachers, and young learners themselves can be leaders in this revolution. But so can business leaders. A new initiative from the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) will help leaders at mid-size companies transform … Continued
The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) congratulates Arik Armstead, recipient of the NFL’s Man of the Year award. This award recognizes outstanding citizenship and is given to the player in the league who is doing the most for his community. CKF is proud to partner with Armstead, his wife Mindy, Jared Muela, and the whole team … Continued
To keep up in an ever-evolving economy, workers need access to training programs that will help them gain experience and acquire in-demand skills. Lack of direct-to-student financial support for non-traditional degree programs is a barrier for millions of people who want to take advantage of the growing number of such programs, however. With support from … Continued
Michael Horn strives to create a world where every person can fulfill their potential and live a life of purpose. He is co-founder of, and distinguished fellow at, the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a think tank that helps policymakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders radically improve entire industries through research and community empowerment. In addition … Continued
Peter Drucker, celebrated as the man who “invented” management, once said, “Talent is the most difficult core competency for competitors to copy. Appointing and developing the right people in an organization will shape and change workplace culture and drive successful outcomes. The more the organization grows, the more the individual can grow. The more the … Continued
History shows the most reliable path toward creating greater opportunity for all people is to apply key principles to society’s most pressing challenges. That is why the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) supports organizations and changemakers who share a commitment to what we refer to as the Principles of Human Progress, which include: Bottom Up: People with personal … Continued
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
