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Report: Navigating the Changing Nature of Work 

7/16/20
A new labor market report highlights the disruption that greater automation and increased requirements for digital skills is causing regional workers and the importance of helping workers build…
Employment

Guiding Internal Conversations About Racial Inequity, Injustice with Employees

7/15/20
In the weeks following George Floyd's death and protests in response, businesses across the country have made public statements against racism, injustice and racial inequity. Some pledged money…
Employment

TWC:  Expanded Funding Provides Skilling Opportunities for Workers and Unemployed

7/15/20
With the number of Texans filing for unemployment insurance skyrocketing in March and April, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) was charged with exploring ways to use available funds to help…
Membership

Lawmakers Anticipate COVID-19 Implications for Upcoming Legislative Session

7/14/20
Texas lawmakers anticipate the global pandemic will have implications for the 87th Texas legislative session, potentially impacting issues such as the state budget as well as health care costs. …
Economy

Houston Business Barometer Week 14: Companies' Short-Term Outlook Dims

7/9/20
The short-term outlook among local companies has worsened in recent weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases has increased, and reopening efforts have been put on pause.  Nearly 30% of companies…
Economic Development

Texas One of Best States for Businesses to Survive COVID-19 Economic Turmoil

7/9/20
Texas is one of the best states for businesses to weather economic challenges brought on by COVID-19.  As reported by InnovationMap, a new study from Fit Small Business ranked Texas #3 when it came…
Executive Partners