Insights Archives

How are Minnesota employers developing leaders of diverse backgrounds in their organizations? Wilder Research conducted 59 interviews with staff from the business, nonprofit, and government sectors. We look at the most common themes and leadership development efforts.  

As of March 30, all Minnesotans age 16 and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, prompting us at Minnesota Compass to take a look at the current state of vaccination—and vaccine hesitancy—in Minnesota.

We partnered with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and the League of Minnesota Cities to survey leaders within their membership in the nonprofit, business, and government sectors.

Understanding the diversity of leaders can help us respond to future workforce needs, nurture efforts to increase equity and inclusion in our businesses and institutions, and strengthen social, economic, and cultural ties that make Minnesota unique.

After several years of brainstorming and a year in the making, Minnesota Compass is pleased to launch its new website.

Apprenticeships are effective in building a skilled workforce for many industries.

Recent research suggests that 1 in 8 Minnesotans faces hunger since the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests discuss what’s contributing to Minnesotans not having reliable and sufficient amounts of affordable, nutritious food.

Four surprising ways Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities are similar.