Industry Strategies
Advancing Racial Equity and Job Quality
The Industry Strategies team drives economic growth and fosters a more equitable workforce by offering employers strategies, resources, and solutions to meet today’s workforce challenges. While employers are our primary customers, our mission is to create pathways for job seekers who face the greatest barriers to opportunity. We focus on:
Supporting Employers: Resources for recruitment, retention, and workforce development, with tailored solutions for building diverse and skilled teams.
Enhancing Workforce Access: Enabling employers to create inclusive, high-quality job opportunities.
Building Stronger Communities: Bridging the gap between employer needs and job seeker success.
Job Quality
Job quality is central to our mission. For employers, it’s essential for retaining employees and fostering satisfaction. By promoting fair wages, supportive environments, and growth opportunities, we help businesses build productive teams, driving long-term success and a thriving workforce.
What Makes a Quality Job?
Fair Wages
Jobs that offer family-sustaining pay, stable and predictable income, and opportunities to build wealth and assets.
Safe Workplaces
Inclusive, healthy, and accessible conditions that are free from discrimination and harassment.
Economic Mobility
Clear pathways for advancement with paid training and development opportunities that promote career growth.
Comprehensive Benefits
Sufficient benefits like health insurance, paid leave, retirement savings, and disability coverage that support overall well-being.
Credit to the Workers and Families Fund and the Aspen Institute
Job Stability
Reliable scheduling and secure employment that fosters fairness and confidence in the workplace.
Equity, Respect & Voice
A culture of transparency and accountability that values employee input, promotes belonging, and welcomes workers’ concerns and ideas for improvement through collective or participatory practices.
Empower Your Business: Free Virtual Workshops for Small Business Success, Stability, and Growth
Empower Your Business: Virtual Workshops for Small Business Success is a monthly series that will equip you with the essential knowledge, tools, and strategies to drive sustainable growth and resilience.
Join us as we bring together experts in small business development to share insights on marketing, branding, HR optimization, compliance, company culture, and much more. This free virtual workshop series is perfect for any small business looking to strengthen its foundation and pursue growth in a constantly changing market.
Building a Strong Branding Identity
In the first Empower Your Business workshop, Jawan Harris, a seasoned consultant in brand development, guides you through key strategies like identifying brand values, aligning with your target audience, and incorporating real-world examples to make your brand stand out.
Watch the recorded workshop using the link below.
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Contact the Team
Expert advice is just a click away. To learn more about our services or request support, contact our team today!
Partnership
The WorkSource Business Services Team offers comprehensive support to employers in the Seattle-King County area. Our collaboration provides tailored solutions for recruitment, retention, and workforce development, helping businesses build skilled, diverse teams and achieve their goals. Through this partnership, we deliver expert guidance and resources to enhance business success and foster a thriving local economy.
