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BLS Data on Platform Work Reflects Challenges of Measurement

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' first measure of electronically mediated work estimates 1 percent of workers use platforms--but challenges with the survey questions meant a burdensome process for researchers.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne Shelly Steward

09.28.2018
Employment and Jobs

Foster and Rolf: "A Fund for NYC Drivers Models How Benefits Could Work in the Gig Economy"

In Quartz at Work, Future of Work Initiative Fellow Natalie Foster and National Advisory Council Member David Rolf explore how the Black Car Fund serves as a real world example of how we can modernize the social contract.

BY Natalie Foster David Rolf

09.27.2018
Employment and Jobs

What to Know in Advance of BLS’ Online Work Data Release

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its first measure of online platform or electronically mediated work on Friday morning.

BY Shelly Steward

09.27.2018
Employment and Jobs

Future of Work Initiative Event Explores Public and Private Sector Solutions to Financial Challenges Faced by Independent Workers

The Future of Work Initiative hosted an event to discuss the financial challenges facing independent workers and hear about innovative solutions from both the public and private sectors.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

09.18.2018
Employment and Jobs

Himes and Fitzpayne: "Preparing Americans for the Jobs of the Future"

Congressman Jim Himes and Alastair Fitzpayne, Executive Director of the Future of Work Initiative, authored an op-ed in TechCrunch about ways to prepare American workers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing economy.

BY Congressman Jim Himes Alastair Fitzpayne

07.25.2018
US Government

Mark Warner and Mitch Daniels: "Governors Can Determine the Future of Work"

The Future of Work Initiative's Honorary Co-Chairs, Mark Warner and Mitch Daniels, authored an op-ed in the Santa Fe New Mexican that discusses the opportunity for governors to prepare their states for the future of work.

BY Mark Warner Mitch Daniels

07.20.2018
Employment and Jobs

Hill Briefing Highlights Implications of BLS Contingent Worker Supplement

The Future of Work Initiative hosted a briefing Wednesday to discuss the findings and implications of the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS). The event highlighted the need for a comprehensive understanding of the labor market in order to develop effective policies for workers.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

06.22.2018
Employment and Jobs

Five Takeaways from the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement

Yesterday’s release of the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS) provides the first government numbers on contingent and alternative work arrangements in thirteen years. Here are our five top takeaways from these new numbers.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne Ethan Pollack Shelly Steward

06.08.2018
Employment and Jobs

Nine Things to Know Before the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement is Released

Tomorrow’s release of the 2017 Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS) will provide the first government estimate of contingent and alternative work in 13 years. Here are nine things to keep in mind about the new data.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne Shelly Steward

06.06.2018
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