Future of Work

Developing Pre-Crisis Strategies to Mitigate Disruption and Manage Workforce Transition

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes that employers and policymakers develop pre-crisis strategies to mitigate disruption and manage workforce transition.

July 29, 2019

How Governors Can Respond to the Challenges and Opportunities of Automation

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative highlights proposals that governors and state legislators could act on to better prepare for an increasingly automated economy.

July 24, 2019

National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Envisions Path to Benefits for Care Workers, Home Cleaners

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, introduced today in the House and Senate, addresses challenges faced by non-traditional workers.

July 15, 2019

Supporting the Development of Industry and Sector Partnerships to Create Regional Jobs and Career Pathways

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes that the U.S. encourage industry and sector partnerships to create regional jobs and career pathways.

July 9, 2019

Creating a Future of Work Commission: One Step States Can Take to Prepare for the Future of Work

The NGA Center for Best Practices and the Future of Work Initiative explore how establishing commissions could help states better understand and prepare for the future of work.

June 28, 2019

What’s new at the Economic Opportunities Program, June 2019

Learn how we’re helping low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

June 28, 2019
Panelists speak at "How Do We Create More Quality Jobs?" (Left to right: E.J. Dionne, Demetra Nightingale, Caryn York, Amanda Blondeau, Rick Plympton)

Developing Better Data on How Local and Regional Labor Markets Are Changing

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes that the U.S. develop better data on how local and regional labor markets are changing.

June 24, 2019

New Interactive Data Tools Added to Gig Economy Data Hub

The Gig Economy Data Hub is releasing new interactive data tools that help readers learn more about non-traditional workers in the U.S.

June 17, 2019

Using Rituals to Improve the Workplace

2019 Aspen Ideas Festival speaker Kursat Ozneck talks about how rituals can make our work lives more meaningful.

June 12, 2019
A group of people working in a modern office.

Designing Portable Benefits: A Resource Guide for Policymakers

This Resource Guide lays out the context for portable benefits and examines key design questions for policymakers to consider.

June 6, 2019