Urban Institute researchers collaborate with businesses and their partners to understand what it takes to create workplaces where people can thrive. Urban also listens to employers to help public agencies understand how to work with them more effectively to advance equal opportunity and career pathways.
Recent Analysis and Insights
Through their work, Urban researchers:
- Gathered employer insights on improving business–community college relationships
- Taken on ongoing research to facilitate the Retail Opportunity Network, a community of practice striving to boost economic mobility for front-line retail workers with business partnerships.
- Partner with high-road retailers to gather best practices for designing operations and human resources for advancement.
- Collaborate with businesses on data and evidence to construct a strong business case for talent investment.
- Identify needed enhancements to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission pay data based on past employment input.
