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
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
American workers are still showing signs of discontent. While Workday’s Global Workforce Report found the number of job applications is far outpacing the number of job openings, it also determined that so-called high potential workers are thinking about leaving. Why? They want jobs with purpose. “The job market is shifting to favor employers, but, at the same … Continued
Think about your first “real” job. Not the high school gig that provided weekend spending money, but the first job you craved, sought, and won. You stepped into that role motivated, eager to contribute, and full of ideas. If the role was a fit — if you had a manager who trusted you, and if … Continued
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
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
Eliminating degree requirements from job postings does not guarantee an employer will broaden their workforce. Indeed, according to Burning Glass Institute research cited by Northeastern University scholars, 45% of firms that removed these rules did not end up hiring many non-degree holders. The team at Northeastern wanted to understand why, and began by examining hiring … Continued
According to a local news report, 40 percent of Wichita, Kan. residents are struggling to pay for basic living expenses. A new partnership between local employers and Wichita State University (WSU) aims to address that challenge by helping more Wichitans take their economic futures into their own hands. The W. Frank Barton School of Business … Continued
Rooted in the belief that a healthy democracy requires an informed and engaged citizenry, the Menard Family Center for Democracy at Miami University supports community-focused programming, engaged teaching, and research. The Center’s promotion of openness and democratic theory builds the capacity of students, citizens, and communities to collaborate across social divides to build toward a more prosperous … Continued
When it comes to embracing non-college learning opportunities, stigma is not the biggest obstacle for individuals to overcome. As Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) Executive Director Ryan Stowers explained in a Washington Post letter to the editor, a larger problem is that, broadly, many Americans simply do not know where to start. The letter was published in response … Continued
