Future of Work Initiative

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.

Gig Worker Learning Project Update

Gig Worker Learning Project — Phase One Progress Report: Analysis of Existing Research and Recommendations

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

Cover page of the publication, “Gig Worker Learning Project — Phase One Progress Report: Analysis of Existing Research and Recommendations”

How Tech is Changing Work

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

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Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, December 2021

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

2021 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.

Photo of wooden blocks spelling out the year. The final block is in the process of flipping from 2021 to 2022.

The Workers Lab and Future of Work Initiative Announce Partnership to Deepen Understanding of Gig Workers and Work

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.

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