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Americans and Privacy: Concerned, Confused and Feeling a Lack of Control Over Their Personal Information
/in Data Privacy /by Lee RainieThe drumbeat of disclosures about data breaches and controversies related to the use and misuse of people’s personal data has taken its toll on Americans’ views about the state of privacy and surveillance throughout the nation. A new survey by the Pew Research Center finds across the board dismay and confusion about the kinds of […]
Congress Must Act on a Single National Standard for Data Privacy
/in Data Privacy /by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)This month, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect, increasing the pressure on Congress to act on a single national standard for data privacy. Without one standard, more states will continue to advance their own privacy laws. This would be disastrous for people and small businesses alike. The internet knows no borders, and […]
Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers All Care About Online Privacy
/in Data Privacy /by Kim KeenanMillennials, it is often said, don’t care about privacy. Magically, the fact that they are “digital natives” erases their concern about the personal information collected by online and social media companies and how those companies use it in our modern, interconnected, ‘always-on’ world. This overgeneralization misses the mark. While it is true millennials are the […]
An Interview with Zeke Smith, EVP of External Affairs at Alabama Power
/in Around the States, Workforce /by Gloria Story DittusGloria Dittus, Chairman of Story Partners, conducted an interview with Zeke Smith, Alabama Power’s Executive Vice President of External Affairs. Alabama Power collaborates with the state and Alabama’s communities, including businesses and universities, to advance workforce development in state. Zeke is actively involved in this process and has been appointed to the state’s College and […]
Adapting and Preparing for a Changing Workforce
/in Gloria's Column, Workforce /by Gloria Story DittusUnderstanding how technological advancement may affect the workforce is critical for businesses and governments to adapt and prepare for the future of work. Emerging technologies, such as automation, AI, machine learning and blockchain, continue to disrupt the workforce across industries and governments. The best way to address the challenges and prepare for the future of […]
Preparing Americans for the Jobs of the Future
/in News from D.C., Workforce /by Edward AldenThe world of work is changing, and changing fast. Driverless trucks, robot hamburger flippers and cashier-less checkout counters are the visible signs of workplace automation. But the real danger is not a jobless future; rather, we must prepare Americans for the many jobs of the future where they will need to work smarter alongside machines. […]
Why America’s Future Rests on Managing the Future of Work
/in Around the States, Workforce /by Manjari RamanWorkers in the United States are remarkably resilient about the disruptive forces that are reshaping the way they work. A 2018 survey[1] of 11,000 middle-skills workers (those with less than a four-year college degree) from 11 countries reveals that compared to workers in many other advanced and emerging nations, U.S workers are happier with their […]
How State Policymakers Can Prepare for the Future of Work
/in Around the States, Workforce /by Alastair FitzpayneGovernors and state legislators have an important role in preparing their constituents for the changing nature of work. Earlier this year, the Aspen Future of Work Initiative published a State Policy Agenda highlighting a set of policy options for state policymakers to consider. These proposals focus on three approaches: modernizing worker benefits and protections, building […]