Education & Workforce

American confidence in higher education at all-time low

National confidence in higher education dropped to 36% this year, compared to previous readings...

A typical Louisiana worker earns 14% less than the national average

The average salary in Louisiana is $50,940, according to a new analysis of Bureau...

Whitney Johnson: Feedback is necessary for continued growth 

When was the last time you received feedback? What did you do? In her recent...

Your job posting might be scaring away qualified applicants

If you have a position you need to fill in your business, you might think you know precisely what you’re looking for. But if your job advertisement is really specific, you might be scaring off potential candidates. 

Mondays take center stage in the battle over hybrid work 

Bosses are making a push to get workers into the office specifically on Mondays...

How LSU contributes to economic prosperity

Robert Twilley, vice president for research and economic development, wants to boost LSU's economic impact in Louisiana and the Capital Region.
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LSU researcher looks to bolster offshore rigs’ durability against hurricanes 

LSU civil and environmental engineering associate professor Chao Sun is researching how to create resilient offshore energy infrastructure—oil and gas rigs as well as pipelines—which can withstand hurricanes and other extreme weather.   

BRYC executive director: SCOTUS affirmative action ruling ignores racial realities 

The Supreme Court’s demand for “race-neutral” college admissions via its recent ruling outlawing affirmative...

Constructing workforce innovations

Contractors are creating new solutions for an old and worsening labor problem.

Relocation benefits are back as businesses push for in-office workers 

Companies are bringing back relocation benefits, paying for workers to move across the country...