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Employment and Jobs

Unveiling Sustainable Pathways in the Gig Economy

Over the past decade, the “gig economy” has become a common term, as increasing numbers of workers piece together gigs to make a living,

BY Frances Almodovar

Blog Post

3 days ago
Employment and Jobs

Latest From Our Gig Worker Learning Project

Most research doesn’t paint a full picture of gig workers or the challenges they face. Here’s what we're doing to fill in the gaps.

BY Adrian Haro & 1 more

Blog Post

09.13.2023
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Newsletter — Gig Work and Good Jobs

People have been working short-term jobs for centuries, but over the past two decades, apps like Uber and Instacart have popularized the ide

BY Shelly Steward

Blog Post

08.07.2023
Employment and Jobs

Gig Worker Learning Project: Phase One Progress Report

Inconsistent questions, terms, and definitions prevent a comprehensive understanding of who gig workers are and what they need.

BY Shelly Steward & 1 more

Publication

02.08.2023
Employment and Jobs

How Tech is Changing Work

How can workplace technologies benefit employees’ wellbeing? Hear the Aspen Institute’s Shelly Steward in conversation at the Smithsonian.

BY Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building & 1 more

Video

06.02.2022
Employment and Jobs

EOP Newsletter, December 2021

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.

BY Economic Opportunities Program

Of Interest

12.29.2021
Employment and Jobs

Year in Review - Economic Opportunities Program

We are grateful for and proud of the conversations, ideas, and outcomes the EOP team has advanced – and optimistic about the opportunities ahead.

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

12.21.2021
Employment and Jobs

Understanding What Gig Workers Need

This project by The Workers Lab and the Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative will deepen and amplify our understanding of gig workers and gig work.

BY Shelly Steward & 1 more

Blog Post

12.15.2021
Employment and Jobs

Portable Benefits in Action

A universal safety net could better deliver benefits to workers, encourage a dynamic labor market, and promote economic security for all.

BY Alexandra Gervis, & 2 more

Publication

12.14.2021
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