Issue Position: Data Driven Workplace Solutions

Issue Position

Solution One

Explore new technologies that improve how we match applicants to jobs using job boards, algorithmic matching technologies, online skills assessments, career development portals and online social networks.

Solution Two

Use standardized methods such as shift share analysis of industries to determine causes and trends in regional job growth.Create connections between policy,economic development and budget deliberations. Explore processes that will allow us to consider our goals for economic development when we conduct city budget planning.

Solution Three

Gather and analyze data on areas of impact, including economic and social, prior to awarding or renewing any incentives. Explore business skills training and mentorship as an important component of rehabilitation of formerly incarcerated people, to equip them with the tools necessary to be successful, including digital literacy.

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