Education & Workforce

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

Companies are now being forced to deal with the fallout from remote learning 

The lasting impact of years of remote learning during the pandemic is gumming up...

Job stress among American workers at a record high

The percentage of Americans reporting job-related stress has been on the increase for a...

Improvement plans aren’t just for struggling employees; here’s how to do them right

Business owners and managers often will create what’s sometimes called a performance improvement plan to develop an employee who isn’t meeting expectations. 

What’s the status of LSU’s strategic plan? 

Almost two years after he came to LSU as the newly created vice president for strategy, Mark Bieger has left the university, leaving LSU’s strategic plan unfinished.  

Get the scoop on the Baton Rouge Area Foundation when Chris Meyer joins Strictly Business in August

What are the biggest surprises Baton Rouge Area Foundation President Chris Meyer discovered when...

Nearly 500,000 Louisianans have either quit or been fired in year’s first five months

Just over 5% of Louisiana workers left their jobs either voluntarily or involuntarily this...
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LSU research group studying water treatment method for industrial usage

An LSU research group is making breakthroughs in perfecting a method of water treatment for use in many industries that call Baton Rouge home. 

Five theories on how to cultivate a better work environment

There’s a wealth of well-established psychological concepts and excerpts of studies online decoding human nature for the purpose of making work a more inclusive, fair and rewarding experience.

AccuTemp expanding Baton Rouge presence with $2.75M apprenticeship school

AccuTemp is expanding its presence in Baton Rouge with a planned $2.75 million expansion to its North Harco Drive location. 

CFOs are looking at AI as a way to combat accountant shortage 

Companies hope generative artificial intelligence will transform their accounting and finance departments, areas that are full of repetitive tasks that are perfect for the kind of automation AI might be able to deliver. 
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