How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring?

A variety of obstacles can interfere with how quickly people find jobs. Workers may lack necessary skills or face other barriers to available employment, such as a lack of transportation or child care. Employers may be reluctant to hire when they have limited information about workers’ qualifications or when economic conditions are poor. Public policies such as wage subsidies and programs that provide jobs through direct government employment aim to boost hiring in these circumstances.

During this event, research and policy experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Economic Innovation Group, Hired, and Upjohn Institute will explore the design, implementation, and impact of policies that encourage employers to hire. Attendees will learn about what role these policies can play in a healthy labor market and potential trade-offs for policymakers to consider. Panelists will also discuss examples of existing policies, including state-level programs in Minnesota.

We hope you can join us.

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