Education & Workforce

Schools, universities, workforce training, and the talent pipeline preparing the region’s next generation of workers.

How do you create a safe workplace? It starts with culture

Organizational flaws are usually to blame for a poor safety culture, reports 10/12 Industry...

US initial unemployment claims reach highest level since August

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by historical standards.

EBR average weekly wages up nearly 6% in June from a year ago  

East Baton Rouge Parish average weekly wages increased by 5.8%, and the number of employed workers went up 3.2% between June 2021 and June 2022, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

The keys to engaging on-site workers and promoting retention 

In recent years, leaders have dedicated considerable resources to making remote and hybrid work...

Sports betting partnerships with schools such as LSU raise ethical questions 

LSU was featured heavily in a recent New York Times article about universities partnering with sports betting companies. 

Nearly 200,000 more Louisianans quit their jobs in third quarter 

Nearly 200,000 Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the third quarter of 2022, as...
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LSU students call on school’s leaders to address security concerns

Four LSU student groups are calling on university leaders to make changes to ensure the safety of students.

Louisiana’s rural health care providers struggle to find staff 

Louisiana's rural health care providers are struggling on several fronts, from staffing to transportation...

How hypnosis can make you a better leader

Despite David Wachs’ success as founder of Phoenix-based robotics company Handwrytten, he says he's...

US initial jobless claims drop slightly

Filings for U.S. unemployment insurance fell slightly last week and remained near historically low...
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