Calls for increased levels of employee empowerment in the modern workplace neglect the reality that the U.S. workforce is less educated, on average, than the workforce of the 1940s-1970s.

Employee Empowerment

The process of giving employees the authority, resources, and skills to take initiative and make decisions in their work.

Workforce Education

The process of providing employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their jobs effectively and adapt to workplace changes.