It’s not uncommon to see “help wanted” signs in the windows of businesses these days, or hear people on social media express that nobody wants to work anymore. But is […]
The Truth Behind the So-Called Labor Shortage
“No one wants to work anymore.” This is a common refrain from business owners around the country as the economy opens back up. Conservative commentators claim that unemployment insurance is […]
Professor Laura Dresser on Analyzing Wisconsin’s Workforce
Substitute host Bert Zipperer chats with Laura Dresser, Professor and Associate Director of the Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS) at UW-Madison, where she focuses on analyzing low-wage work and workforce development […]