Policy Papers

HIRED prepares position papers to guide development of public policy related to employment issues. Below are some of the papers written by HIRED:

A Wage Subsidy Program is a Critical Component to a Complete Job Creation Strategy (May 2010)
It is HIRED’s position that the use of wage subsidies to create public and private sector jobs that build skills for unemployed workers in industries that drive economic expansion and offer critical services is a necessity. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Changes Necessary for MFIP to Help Families Out of Poverty (May 2010)
It is HIRED’s position that changes in MFIP regulations and policies to encourage creation of living wage jobs are necessary to assure MFIP helps families move out of poverty. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Reduce Barriers to Employment for Individuals with Criminal Records (April 2009)
It is HIRED’s position that policy changes at the state and local levels should be made to reduce the barriers to employment created by criminal records and to encourage a focus on vocational training and employment services for offenders. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Private Sector Involvement in Workforce Development (May 2006)
It is HIRED's position that the private sector should be increasingly involved in workforce development. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Working Families Require Affordable, Quality Child Care (June 2008)
It is HIRED’s position that families working to become independent of public assistance need access to affordable, quality child care. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Efficient Workforce Development System Requires Public Support (June 2008)
It is HIRED’s position that an efficient workforce development system is essential and requires public support. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.