As more states adopt pay transparency laws, employers are being pushed to disclose compensation, improve pay equity, strengthen compliance across jurisdictions, and use transparency as a tool to attract talent and modernize workplace culture.

The A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 would modernize the nation’s workforce system by aligning training and education with labor market demand, expanding work-based-learning, and talent matching, increasing accountability for outcomes, and strengthening pathways for jobseekers.

This Deep Dive podcast outlines practical recruiting strategies tailored for small businesses to improve their hiring processes and attract quality talent despite limited resources.

This Deep Dive podcast argues that effective employer engagement relies on building sustained relationships rather than one-off transactions, emphasizing consistent communication, mutual trust, and strategic partnerships between career centers and employers to better support outcomes and organizational goals.

Dr. Maureen Guarcello breaks down how data can move from intimidating to empowering, offering clear guidance on impact measurement, equity analysis, survey design, and the macro-meso-micro approach to career outcomes. Through relatable examples and candid commentary, she helps career professionals rethink their approach, question assumptions, and use data to tell a true story of results, equity, and accountability.

Explore how Santa Clara University, Seattle University, and Possible Inc. are redefining career services through a multi-university consortium model that expands student networks, industry knowledge, and career confidence. By pooling resources and leveraging shared expertise, the collaboration demonstrates how strategic alliances can create measurable student success and strengthen the perceived value of career services.

Highlights of the new workforce-driven strategic plan, centered on career readiness and employment outcomes, from the largest public university system in the United States, an educational leader powering the world’s fourth-largest economy.

“America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age” outlines a federal plan to overhaul the U.S. workforce system by addressing fragmentation, outdated models, and misalignment with employer needs. Led by the Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education, the strategy is built on five pillars: industry-driven approaches, worker mobility, system integration, accountability, and innovation—particularly in response to AI. The goal is a modern, efficient, and employer-responsive workforce system that drives national economic growth.

Explore best practices for designing, tracking, and optimizing JLD-funded programs to ensure compliance and maximize success.

The article showcases an innovative Speed Interviewing model, authored by Andrew Soliz. This model is a fast, accessible, and impactful approach to connecting job seekers with employers, boosting employment outcomes through an efficient approach to candidate screening and hiring.

In "A Dual University-Community College Model for Workforce Readiness," Dottie Catlin highlights how Utah Tech University is blending the missions of a regional university and community college to build a responsive, industry-aligned talent pipeline. Through strategic partnerships, stackable credentials, and real-world learning opportunities, the model ensures workforce readiness and economic growth in the rapidly developing St. George region.

In "Unlocking Talent," Sean McGowan of Carnegie Mellon University urges career professionals to help employers shift from major-specific hiring to a skills-based approach, using student data and insights to expand access to diverse, qualified talent. He illustrates how guiding employers to define must-have skills, not just degree titles, can strengthen hiring outcomes, promote equity, and better align with today’s evolving workforce needs.