Education & Workforce

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

LWC working to get website back online after malware attack 

Work is underway to restore the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s HiRE website after Geographic Solutions...

Baton Rouge metro unemployment rate ticks upward in May 

Unemployment in the Baton Rouge metro area ticked up to 3.2% in May, from 3.1% the month before

LABI criticizes Gov. Edwards’ veto of charter school legislation 

A veto of legislation to allow charter schools approved by the state board of...

Companies going extra mile during new hires’ first 90 days hoping to boost retention 

In the quest to retain workers, companies are sharpening their focus on a very specific common goal: 90 days.

Inside the secret Slack groups where job seekers expedite employment searches 

A popular workplace communication tool, Slack is becoming a growing force in professional networking...

Monitoring employees can make them more likely to break rules 

As remote work becomes the norm, more companies have begun tracking employees through desktop monitoring, video surveillance, and other digital tools. 
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Financial literacy training is latest employee perk 

Companies are increasingly offering financial planners as a perk to alleviate pressure on their...

Seven qualities of effective leaders

A recent study from Google, which talked to 900 startup leaders in more than 40 countries, found that all leaders share seven essential traits, Inc. reports. 

Veto session unlikely, despite calls from some conservatives

While the Louisiana Conservative Caucus is pushing for a veto override session, Republicans who lead the House of Representatives don’t think it’s likely. 

​​​​New state law opens NIL floodgates for MatchPoint Connection

MatchPoint Connection, a Baton Rouge firm that connects brands with influencers, has facilitated $760,000 in executed contracts with LSU athletes looking to market their name, image and likeness this month alone, CEO Brian Oliver says. 
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