An updated economic projection from the Congressional Budget Office takes a brighter view. The CBO is now projecting that the economy will bounce back strongly this year, as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and the impact from the last stimulus package takes hold. But even...
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From theater director to cheese expert: Displaced workers in some industries switch careers to stay afloat
With close to 1 million people still filing for first-time unemployment benefits every week, displaced workers in industries like travel, hospitality and entertainment are finding that they have to reorient their professional skills — and in some cases, their entire...
COVID changed how we work. Experts say commuting in N.J. must now change, too
Some of that return (to workplaces) depends on the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccine, which currently is in short supply. “It is possible the vaccine will be 80 to 90% effective, so we have another year of muddling through,” said Jon Carnegie, executive...
Retired too soon? How to re-enter the job market without skipping a beat
Unsure what kind of work might appeal to you? Expand your network and strike up conversations. “Use social media tools to see what’s out there and what has changed,” said Maria Heidkamp, director of program development at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development...
How Democrats Can Fix the Affordable Housing Crisis
Several of the advocates and researchers that Shelterforce spoke with want to see the federal government not only fund the $70 billion or more backlog in public housing capital expenditures, but make a real commitment to funding and constructing housing for...
Could this study finally help NJ cut property taxes?
State lawmakers want to hire Rutgers University researchers to study efficiency and scaling in the delivery of local government services – but first have to narrow their ambitions, which are bigger than their wallet. With an election-year eye on reducing property...
What Can Be Learned From Differing Rates of Suicide Among Groups
U.S. suicide rates vary widely across racial and ethnic groups in ways that can upend expectations. The explanations may suggest avenues for prevention. Suicide in America has been rising for two decades, with rates for white Americans consistently well above those...
The Constitution is not a suicide pact
Government sets the policies, public health professionals provide the rationale for them, and the people must acknowledge what is required and why to safeguard the public’s health.
Housing Field Reacts to Marcia Fudge HUD Nomination with surprise, frustration, and optimism
There are two strains of reaction to Fudge’s nomination in the housing world. One is a feeling that the choice by Biden of someone with little experience who clearly preferred another role reflects that he does not take housing policy as seriously as was hoped and...
Over Half of People Want to Keep Working From Home Despite Feeling Less Connected to Coworkers
The transition to remote work has also affected certain populations differently: Younger workers reported feeling less motivated when working remotely compared to their older counterparts, while parents with children younger than 18 years reported having more...