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Dr. Arthur Langer

Dr. Arthur Langer is director of the Center for Technology Management at Columbia University and chairman and founder of Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS), a nonprofit with a mission of developing the skills of untapped talent from underserved and veteran communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their workforce. Since its inception in 2005, WOS has served 3,800+ individuals through partnerships with more than 65 corporations in 60+ locations worldwide. For more information, please visit www.wforce.org.

You Can’t Make Anyone Happy, But You Can Support and Empower Them

Dr. Arthur LangerOctober 18, 2019

“Happy people work harder.” At first glance this may seem obvious: If an employee is happy at work, they are more likely to care about their work product … Read more

Manufacturing’s Talent Shortage Is An Image Problem

Dr. Arthur LangerOctober 4, 2019

Today is Manufacturing Day, a day to inspire the next generation of manufacturers and shine a light on the skills shortage in the industry. Job openings in … Read more

Workplace Violence Affects Millions, Costs Billions

Dr. Arthur LangerSeptember 11, 2019

Last May, a shooting by an employee at Virginia Beach’s Department of Utilities marked one of the worst instances of workplace violence in the US in more … Read more

Saying ‘Thank You’ This Labor Day Makes a Difference

Dr. Arthur LangerAugust 28, 2019

In the US, Monday is Labor Day, which is dedicated to celebrating the social and economic achievements of American workers and their contributions to our … Read more

Encourage Work BFFs and See Retention Improve and Stress Decline

Dr. Arthur LangerAugust 16, 2019

Friendship is an unparalleled force: It can forge ties in ways other methods of relationship-building — like networking, negotiations and strategic … Read more

The Petiquette of Pet-Friendly Workplaces

Dr. Arthur LangerAugust 6, 2019

With 9% of workplaces allowing pets at work, furry friends are becoming increasingly more common in the workplace. Time.com reports that dogs in the … Read more

Don’t Just Hire a Veteran, Support Them

Dr. Arthur LangerJuly 25, 2019

Note: In 2016, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce commissioned a study of veterans to learn: Are they finding jobs where they are fully engaged and maximizing … Read more

How To Recognize the Signs of a Mental Health Issue

Dr. Arthur LangerJuly 17, 2019

Each year, one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness, which includes depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Defined as a … Read more

Make the ‘Summer Slump’ Less of a Productivity Suck

Dr. Arthur LangerJuly 5, 2019

Summer slump: A period during the summer in which a person is less productive that can negatively impact business operations. Often a consequence of … Read more