Stand Together

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Stand Together is a philanthropic community dedicated to helping America's boldest changemakers transform their results by applying the principles proven to help societies thrive: Believe in people. Empower those closest to problems to solve them. And unite with anyone to do right. Over the next several months, we are partnering with Forbes.com to highlight the critical importance of lifelong learning and the value it provides for individuals, employers, and our society. We invite you to join this key conversation about the future of work and learning.
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Watch How A McDonald’s Franchisee Benefitted From Empowering This Employee

Watch How A McDonald’s Franchisee Benefitted From Empowering This Employee

ByRyan Stowers,

Brand Contributor

McDonald’s isn’t just a fast-food company. For restaurant employees with the hunger to succeed, it can also be the ticket to achieving their dreams.

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1,979 views16 hours ago

How Committing To Human Potential Filled 1-800-Flowers' Talent Gaps

1-800-Flowers partnered with First Step Staffing to double its workforce to fill the millions of orders it receives across all of its brands ahead of the holidays.

ByAndy Tonsing,

Brand Contributor

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13,073 viewsOct 16, 2025

Five Lessons To Shape The Future Of Work

When leaders hire and develop people for skills and aptitudes, it improves the bottom line for employers, leads to more fulfilled lives for employees, and creates the foundation for a dynamic and innovative economy

ByRyan Stowers,

Brand Contributor

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20,528 viewsOct 14, 2025

Transforming Your Talent Strategy Without Fear

SHRM Foundation’s Center for a Skills First Future website offers more than 500 resources to support employers in adopting and practicing a skills-first talent strategy.

ByAndy Tonsing,

Brand Contributor

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37,247 viewsOct 10, 2025

How This Health Care Employer Is Closing Its Nursing Talent Gap

Western Governors University and Social Finance created an affordable education financing model that can help any industry expand its pipeline of qualified job seekers

ByAndy Tonsing,

Brand Contributor

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41,294 viewsOct 8, 2025

Ochsner Health: Building Talent Pathways That Unlock Human Potential

Ochsner Health addressed talent gaps by “Bringing the outside in and the inside up”, generating significant benefits for the company

ByAndy Tonsing,

Brand Contributor

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35,390 viewsOct 6, 2025

Watch How A McDonald’s Franchisee Benefitted From Empowering This Employee

McDonald’s isn’t just a fast-food company. For restaurant employees with the hunger to succeed, it can also be the ticket to achieving their dreams.

ByRyan Stowers,

Brand Contributor

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50,413 viewsSep 16, 2025

The Atlanta Hawks Needed Future-Ready Talent. Here’s What They Did.

The Atlanta Hawks are an NBA franchise with complex business needs. From analytics and data to entertainment and facilities, the organization is an employer with significant demands on both its operations and talent

ByRyan Stowers,

Brand Contributor

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40,956 viewsSep 8, 2025

How Modern Youth Apprenticeships Can Solve The U.S. Skills Gap

Companies that add apprentices to their talent pipeline are rewarded with highly motivated, skilled workers who learn quickly and are deeply loyal.

ByAndy Tonsing,

Brand Contributor

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56,843 viewsAug 26, 2025

How TEKsystems Built A Work-Ready Talent Pipeline

A decade ago, TEKsystems was like many other U.S. employers struggling to find talent at the scale needed to meet customer demand. Today, the business and technology services provider boasts 80,000 employees

ByAndy Tonsing,

Brand Contributor

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60,898 viewsAug 22, 2025

How Focusing On Potential Over Pedigree Helps Businesses Adapt To Change

In a rapidly evolving marketplace, it is difficult, if not impossible, to imagine what jobs students in school right now should prepare for in the future

ByRyan Stowers,

Brand Contributor