Washington - Business Roundtable today released a report examining the career outcomes for millions of U.S. workers at America’s leading companies. Developed in partnership with The Burning Glass Institute, the report shows how America’s largest employers, including Business Roundtable member companies, are creating greater opportunities for economic and social mobility for U.S. workers of every race, gender and education level.
“From 2018 to 2022, more than 7 million American workers at leading companies were elevated into jobs with middle-class wages,” said Business Roundtable Chair Chuck Robbins, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco. “This four-year snapshot is indicative of a broader, long-term trend — America’s largest companies are driving economic growth and serving as catalysts for social and economic mobility."
“In an era when employers are emphasizing skills in the hiring process, America’s largest employers are eliminating degree requirements for more positions and opening more opportunities for workers across all education levels. In 2022, over 700,000 job openings at large companies were accessible to applicants without a college degree,” said Business Roundtable CEO Joshua Bolten.
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