Peter Cappelli

Peter Cappelli is a distinguished scholar with expertise in human resource practices, public policy related to employment, talent, and performance management. He serves as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and holds the title of Distinguished Scholar of the Ministry of Manpower for Singapore since 2007. Additionally, Peter is actively involved in various advisory boards and serves on the Global Agenda Council on Employment for the World Economic Forum.

His research focuses on the evolving employment landscape in the U.S. and its consequences. Peter is renowned for his publications, including 'Why Good People Can’t Get Jobs,' 'Managing the Older Worker,' 'The India Way,' 'Talent on Demand,' and 'The New Deal at Work.' His academic journey has seen him contribute significantly to institutions like MIT, the University of Illinois, and the University of California at Berkeley.

Peter's professional background extends to governmental involvement, having served on the U.S. Secretary of Labor’s Commission on Workforce Quality and Labor Market Efficiency. He has also contributed to the education sector as Co-Director of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center on Post-Secondary Improvement at Stanford University. Furthermore, his affiliations with the National Academy of Sciences and the National Goals for Education underscore his commitment to enhancing various facets of public policy.

Peter Cappelli hosts the show 'In the Workplace' on Sirius XM 111, Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School, airing on Thursdays at 5:00 pm EST. Moreover, he shares insights through his monthly column in HR Executive magazine online.