“All things being equal, you’d rather hire a somewhat older person,” said Carl Van Horn, director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. “There’s queasiness or concern on the part of some employers about hiring young people. There may be insurance issues, or perceptions about what young people are like, which may or may not be fair.”
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Economy Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the economy
Other than the death of a family member or a close friend, this is one of the most devastating things that people face,” said Carl Van Horn, director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. “It’s a very serious health problem and an economic problem.”
Should You Pay for Help With Your Job Search?
Carl Van Horn, a Rutgers University professor of public policy specializing in the American labor market, advises older job seekers to steer clear of paid services. “I would say to rely upon friends and colleagues and associates that you’ve known over the years,” he says.
Heldrich Center Releases New Work Trends Brief and Website
A new research brief, Exploring 2024 and 2020 Election-Year Longitudinal Trends in Support for Minimum Wage, College Loan Forgiveness, and Paid Leave Among U.S. Workers: Republicans Appear More Supportive of Policies for Some Americans Over Time, features findings from a December 2024 survey of U.S. workers about policy proposals related to the economy, education, and work.
Industry leaders and colleges work together to prepare students for success
“We’re preparing people to become successful professionals in their area of interest and that hasn’t changed that much,” said Carl Van Horn, center director and distinguished professor. “That’s been our mission.”
The benefit of retaining home-health aides
“The Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is excited to partner with the New Jersey Department of Human Services on this program to expand the state’s pipeline of certified home-health aides and provide training for those who are already working in this critically important field,” said Carl Van Horn, director of the center and a professor at Rutgers University.
Heldrich Survey: Inflation, Job Security Concern Workers
Deep concerns about inflation and the labor market are widespread throughout the country as Republicans take control of the White House and Congress — even amid low unemployment rates — according to a national probability survey of 648 members of the U.S. labor force conducted from January 17 to 19, 2025 by the Heldrich Center.
NJ job market numbers are out: See where we’re headed
New Jersey’s private sector lost 9,500 jobs in the past two months and the unemployment rate ticked up from 3.7% to 3.9% according to a preliminary jobs report released Thursday morning by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. That comes...
NJ State Policy Lab – New Jersey’s Changing Population and Childcare Needs
Authors Sarah Small & Deb Lancaster say we must prioritize childcare in NJ. Almost 3/4 of NJ children under age 6 have “all available parents” in the labor force. LGBT, Hispanic, and low-income parents endure the greatest unmet childcare needs.
Trends in American Opinions about Jobs, 2010 to 2021
A new Work Trends research brief titled includes selected trend data about work, the job market, and job security.