by Justin Taylor | Aug 14, 2023 | Strategies for Employers, Strategies for Human Services Organizations & Advocates, Strategies for Workers
by: Lily McMahan, Policy Research Intern at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Research has shown time and time again that benefits cliffs are one of the most prevalent barriers faced by working families to achieving economic stability and breaking the...
by admin | Sep 2, 2022 | Strategies for Workers
Financial security is a dream for most Americans, but for many in our community, navigating barriers to achieve financial stability can be challenging and stressful to overcome. One significant barrier is called the Benefits Cliff – when career advancement and...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Strategies for Workers
Challenge: Balancing a tight budget can seem impossible if there is an unexpected expense like car repairs or medical expenses. Options for quick cash such as pay day lenders and title loans can lead to mounting debt and make your situation worse in the long-run. Here...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Strategies for Workers
Challenge: Many times, a new job or promotion will require specific skills. If you don’t have the necessary skills, don’t give up. There are many options for training and skill-building. Strategies: Organizations like Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Strategies for Workers
Challenge: A reliable form of transportation is also critical, but a breakdown can prevent you from getting to work on time. Public transportation is available but not always convenient. Explore these strategies in advance so that you will be ready if the car will not...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Strategies for Workers
Challenge: As every working parent knows, reliable childcare can be essential to getting and keeping a good job, or accepting a promotion with better pay. But quality childcare can be expensive. Subsidies are available to help with the cost but there have been waiting...
