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Job Quality Newsletter - Taking the Lead on Better Jobs

In this edition of our Job Quality Newsletter, we highlight leaders across a range of organizations who are championing job quality.

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

20 hours ago
Employment and Jobs

Improving Job Quality Through Data-Driven Impact Procurement

The role of private sector procurement and how it can be leveraged to affect economic opportunities for workers has become a critical area for attention.

BY Lauren Starks & 2 more

Publication

5 days ago
Employment and Jobs

Shared Success Midpoint Evaluation Overview

One third of businesses reported adding employee benefits since baseline. The main employee benefits offered at midline are PTO (69%), paid sick leave (56%), health insurance (54%), and professional development opportunities (50%). These have both financial and opportunity costs to firms.

BY Economic Opportunities Program

Publication

5 days ago
Employment and Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions — Job Quality Fellowship, Class of 2025-26: Fixing Work in the South

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program is accepting nominations for its next class of Job Quality Fellows. Here are answers to some of the most ...

BY Economic Opportunities Program

Of Interest

1 week ago
Employment and Jobs

Nominations Are Open for the Job Quality Fellowship Class of 2025-26: Fixing Work in the South

The Job Quality Fellowship brings together leaders in communities across the country who are working to expand the availability of better quality jobs.

BY Economic Opportunities Program

Blog Post

1 week ago
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Fellowship Informational Webinar — Fixing Work in the South

In addition to providing an overview of the nomination and application process, we're pleased to welcome two Job Quality Fellows to this conversation — Neidi Dominguez Zamorano, founding executive director of Organized Power in Numbers, and Bo Delp, executive director of the Texas Climate Jobs Project — who will share their experience as members of the Fellowship.

Event

2 weeks ago
Employment and Jobs

Good Jobs, Stronger Communities: The Case for Creating a Job Quality Practice

For too long, poor job quality has been accepted as inevitable. It is not. It is possible to improve work.

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

2 weeks ago
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Newsletter - Worker Safety

In this edition of our Job Quality Newsletter, we examine the dangers of work and the evolving policies and regulations designed to make workplaces safe.

BY Matt Helmer

Blog Post

03.04.2025
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Newsletter — Why the Fight for Equal Opportunity Is Important

In this month’s newsletter, we lift up some of the upcoming and past discussions and writings we’ve done on equal opportunity at work.

BY Maureen Conway & 1 more

Blog Post

02.20.2025
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