New Survey to be Released Wednesday: School Disruptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Threaten to Widen the Skills Gap
Express Employment Professionals will release a white paper Wednesday detailing the workforce fallout of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, Express Employment Professionals will release a new national survey of U.S. adults detailing how more than a year of remote learning for students has left the future workforce unprepared, creating a "lost generation."
The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, reveals 71% of adults agree that between people retiring earlier and the impact of reduced learning time for students over the last year, the workforce is in trouble. Only a slight majority (56%) say the U.S. is taking the right steps to help them recover.
With nearly three-quarters of Americans (74%) saying society as a whole will suffer from the "lost generation," The Harris Poll survey also dives into who is responsible for fixing the situation and how lawmakers, employers and educators can act swiftly to rethink and improve the education system, not just in the short-term but for the long haul.
"The start of this new school year is an inflection point with big implications in the coming years," Express CEO Bill Stoller said. "Intervention now is imperative to save this 'lost generation,' and the good news is it's not too late. Change will take a concerted effort by many entities, but it's well worth the investment."
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If you would like an embargoed copy of this survey or to arrange for an interview with Bill Stoller to discuss this topic, please contact Sheena Hollander, Director of Corporate Communications and PR, at (405) 717-5966.
About Bill Stoller
William H. "Bill" Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the international staffing company has more than 830 franchises in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Since inception, Express has put more than 9 million people to work worldwide.
About Express Employment Professionals
At Express Employment Professionals, we're in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, employing 526,000 people globally in 2020. For more information, visit http://www.ExpressPros.com.
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