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Finds that attainment of a credential through participation in WIA’s Dislocated Worker Program resulted in improved employment and wage changes for older workers as compared to those who were not credentialed.

"Offers a snapshot of sector strategies today, an overview of what makes them different from traditional workforce and economic development programs, and a description of actions that state administrators and policymakers can take as part of a...

Provides an overview of Short-Time Compensation as a strategy to avoid layoffs, its legislative history, and actions needed to take to revise the 1992 permanent law authorizing it.

Could expanding short-term compensation mitigate job loss during downturns? The report presents new evidence on the use of these programs during the 2009 recession.

Addresses the following: what is work sharing and how does it work, the costs and benefits associated with work sharing programs, work sharing programs in the U.S and best practices and recommendations for implementation of a work sharing program...

This rapid evidence review summarizes three strategies governments and businesses can use to retain employees during economic downturns: 1) work share or short-time compensation, 2) furloughs, and 3) employment protection programs.