Next Generation Workforce and Workplace

We help individuals, organizations, and communities think innovatively about the next generation workforce and workplace. Read these forward-thinking stories and best practices from our work and lives.

Driving Workforce Excellence in a Changing World

At the 2025 Southern Automotive Conference, Horizon Point’s Mary Ila Ward took the stage to explore what it means to…

6 months ago

Immigration and the Workforce: What History Tells Us and Why It Matters Now

Immigration has shaped the American workforce for over two centuries—but today’s policies may be holding it back. In our latest…

9 months ago

Are We Paying Attention to Workforce Trends in 2025?

As we move deeper into 2025, the U.S. and Alabama labor markets continue to evolve—bringing new challenges and fresh opportunities.…

9 months ago

Why Fewer Men Are Working and What Policy Can Do About It

Why are fewer men working—and what can we do about it? The decline in male workforce participation has been decades…

10 months ago

The Success Sequence: Workforce Development Meets Poverty Prevention

What if there were a simple, proven path to reduce poverty and build a stronger workforce? Alabama thinks there is—and…

10 months ago

The Hidden Power of Place: Why Where You Live, Work, and Play Matters

Where you live shapes more than just your daily routine—it influences your happiness, health, and overall quality of life. In…

1 year ago

My Six-Week Soul Sabbath

When you think of a sabbatical from work, what comes to mind? I took a few minutes to write the…

1 year ago

What is Your Organization’s Employee Value Proposition?

Last week I joined Mary Ila at the AARC Annual Conference and had the opportunity to speak to leaders about…

2 years ago

3 Tips for Leading in the New Normal

I’m speaking today at AARC’s Annual Conference.  We’ve had the privilege of speaking at this annual conference for the last…

2 years ago

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