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Category: Future of Work Town Hall

Navigating the Return to Office | Future of Work Series with Detroit Economic Club

While companies wrestle with new ways of working, a range of solutions, and a range of employee reactions to those solutions, are emerging. The office offers places to build important relationships and work collaboratively toward business objectives. So why has a return to the office been so challenging, and what can business leaders do to transform their space to support people and earn the commute?

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Higher Education and the Battle for Gen Z Talent | One Detroit Future of Work Special Episode

In a special one-hour future of work episode, One Detroit contributors Zoe Clark, Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson and Future of Work host Will Glover explore how Michigan stacks up against other states, as well as what the state must do to become a destination for aspiring workers. Plus, how the state can provide the talent to drive the expansion of sectors like mobility, energy and healthcare.

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Gen Z in the Workforce | Future of Work Town Hall

As the baton of the workforce is passed from one generation to the next, Gen Z emerges as a powerful force, bringing their unique perspectives and aspirations to the table. We talk with three members of Gen Z about higher education, their hopes for the future, what they want from employers, and whether they will stay in Michigan after graduation.

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The JOBS Project with Detroit Action | Future of Work Town Hall

Life after prison can be difficult for returning citizens, especially as they attempt to return to the workforce after incarceration. What employment barriers to returning citizens face, and what programs and support are available for them to find jobs? One Detroit’s Future of Work Host Will Glover talks with Detroit Action Executive Director Branden Snyder about how The JOBS Project is lending a hand.

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Future of Work Town Hall | Women in the Workforce

In this Future of Work Virtual Town Hall, One Detroit hosts a roundtable discussion on the decline of women from Michigan’s labor force, the impact of childcare and online learning on women in the workforce, and how Michigan’s latest childcare legislation could help working women and their families.

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Future of Work Town Hall | School’s Out for Teachers

One Detroit talks with educators and administrators, Michigan education reporters and policy advocates about whether Michigan faces a teacher shortage, teacher safety and advocacy in the wake of recent mass shootings, what career pipelines are in place for students entering the profession, and whether the structure of Michigan’s education system supports teachers and students.

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Future of Work Town Hall | Michigan Redesigned

Does Southeast Michigan have the infrastructure, amenities and investments needed to attract and retain the future of workforce talent? One Detroit’s Future of Work town hall looks at placemaking efforts, residents’ quality of life, strategic city planning, public transit, and whether Michigan’s current investments will be enough to keep young professionals in the state.

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Future of Work Town Hall | Creating Communities: The Path to Placemaking

Does Southeast Michigan have the infrastructure, amenities and investments needed to attract and retain the future of workforce talent? One Detroit’s Future of Work town hall looks at placemaking efforts, residents’ quality of life, strategic city planning, public transit, and whether Michigan’s current investments will be enough to keep young professionals in the state.

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