Future of Work

More Data Needed to Prepare for the Future of Work

In order to help policymakers understand changes in our economy, we must find innovative solutions to collect and analyze data.

April 21, 2017

Responsible Capitalism: Encouraging Developments on Worker Training

To keep pace with technological advances and establish a culture that values workers, companies must provide high quality training programs.

April 14, 2017

Aspen Future of Work Executive Director Testifies on Portable Benefits before Washington State Legislature

Earlier this week, Executive Director Al Fitzpayne traveled to Olympia, WA to participate in the first legislative hearing on portable benefits.

March 31, 2017

As states move forward on portable benefits, the federal government should support them

The federal government should spur experimentation and innovation in portable benefits through a competitive grant program.

March 17, 2017

Fast Company: “To Save The American Dream, We Have To Change How We Think About Work”

Ben Schiller of Fast Company describes the need for a new social contract between employers and workers

March 15, 2017

Kelly Services hosts important discussion about updating the social contract

Kelly Services and the Conference Board hosted a discussion with policymakers about how to respond to rapidly the changing workforce.

March 8, 2017

The Nature of Work is Changing – Policy Response Needs to Keep Pace

While manufacturing jobs have decreased, we are experiencing a rise in temporary workers, on-call workers, contract company workers, and independent contractors or freelancers.

February 28, 2017

Aspen Institute Appoints Alastair Fitzpayne to Direct the Future of Work Initiative

The nature of work may be changing, but the value of work has not – not only in providing material well-being, but in confirming human dignity and usefulness.

February 13, 2017

Op-Ed: The Great American Bargain Is at Risk

The nature of work may be changing, but the value of work has not – not only in providing material well-being, but in confirming human dignity and usefulness.

February 7, 2017