Don’t Miss Equus President Mark Douglass on Episode 103 of Workforce Central
On episode 103 of Workforce Central, the official podcast of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), Equus President Mark Douglass joins NAWB President and CEO Ron Painter to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and labor needs.
Discover some of the skills that will be increasingly important in the new workplace, and what employers are looking for when evaluating talent. Mark also shares his thoughts on why the workforce system is uniquely qualified to assist with upskilling and reskilling the labor force of today and the future.
Takeaways from the Episode:
- Workforce services have largely moved online since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Employees will increasingly need tech skills in this new environment.
- There has been an increased focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- The workforce system is already set up to provide necessary upskilling and reskilling.