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Wages, Race, Skills and Space: Lessons from Employers in Detroit's Auto Industry (Contemporary Urban Affairs)

by Susan Turner Meiklejohn

5 out of 5

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Detroit has been through a lot in recent years. The city's population has declined by more than half since the 1950s, and the automotive industry, which was once the city's economic engine, has been hit hard by globalization and automation.

But Detroit is also a city of resilience. In recent years, the city has made great strides in revitalizing its economy and improving its quality of life. And one of the keys to Detroit's reinvention has been the efforts of its employers.

Employers in Detroit have played a vital role in the city's recovery by investing in their employees, supporting local businesses, and working to improve the city's infrastructure and amenities.

Here are some of the lessons that employers in Detroit have learned in recent years:

1. Invest in your employees

One of the most important things that employers can do to support their business and the community is to invest in their employees. This means providing employees with the training and development opportunities they need to succeed, as well as offering competitive wages and benefits.

When employers invest in their employees, they are not only making a sound business decision, but they are also helping to create a more skilled and productive workforce. This can lead to increased innovation and productivity, as well as improved customer service.

2. Support local businesses

Another important way that employers can support the Detroit economy is to support local businesses. This means buying goods and services from local businesses whenever possible, and working to create partnerships with local businesses.

When employers support local businesses, they are helping to create jobs and boost the local economy. This can lead to a more vibrant and sustainable community for everyone.

3. Work to improve the city's infrastructure and amenities

In addition to investing in their employees and supporting local businesses, employers can also play a role in improving the city's infrastructure and amenities. This can include working to improve public transportation, parks, and other public spaces.

When employers work to improve the city's infrastructure and amenities, they are making it a more attractive place to live and work. This can lead to increased investment and economic development, as well as improved quality of life for everyone.

The Detroit auto industry has been through a lot in recent years, but the city is on the mend. And one of the keys to Detroit's reinvention has been the efforts of its employers.

Employers in Detroit have learned that investing in their employees, supporting local businesses, and working to improve the city's infrastructure and amenities can lead to a more prosperous and sustainable future for everyone.

Wages, Race, Skills and Space: Lessons from Employers in Detroit's Auto Industry (Contemporary Urban Affairs)

by Susan Turner Meiklejohn

5 out of 5