The management of a diverse and inclusive workforce is a key challenge for employers and workers. The Heldrich Center is on the forefront of this subject with research, conferences, and publications that delve into the issues facing businesses across the United States and the world.
Current Projects
Establishment of a National Technical Assistance and Research Center to Promote Leadership for Increasing Employment and Economic Independence of Adults with Disabilities (NTAR-Leadership Center)
Development of a Parents' Handbook on the Future World of Work
Evaluation of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey's Collaborative Approach for Vocational Services for People with Brain Injuries
Evaluation of NJIT's EmployME! Program
Development of a Comprehensive Guide about Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Completed Projects
Research on the Role of Expectations in Employment Success (New Jersey)
New Jersey Symposia on Moving People with Disabilities to Work
Development of a New Jersey Business Leadership Network
National Work Trends Surveys on Retirement and Older Workers
Symposium on Women and Work: “Throwing out the Rule Book: Lessons from Women who Lead in Male-Dominated Workplaces”
An Overview of U.S. Corporate Policies in the Employment of People with Disabilities: Spotlight on the Retail Trade Sector
The New Jersey Comprehensive Employment Systems Project
The Voice of Business on the Mature Workforce: A Summary Report of the Pre-White House Conference on Aging Event
National Work Trends Survey on How Americans View Discrimination and Race on the Job – “A Workplace Divided”
The Labor Market Status of New Jersey’s Minorities
Check below for publications resulting from the Center's initiatives on workforce diversity and inclusion.
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