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Modernizing Unemployment Insurance for the Changing Nature of Work

Policymakers should strengthen the Unemployment Insurance program, so that it is better able to help both traditional and non-traditional workers in the 21st century.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 2 more

Publication

01.29.2018
Around the Institute

2017: Year in Review

As the year comes to a close, we are thankful for the support and interest we have received in examining how work is changing and what can be done to help workers and businesses meet the challenges that new technologies and a changing workforce present.

BY Future of Work Initiative

Blog Post

12.29.2017
US Economy

The Future of Work Initiative Launches National Advisory Council

The Advisory Council, led by former Delaware Governor Jack Markell, will guide the Initiative’s strategy and identify solutions to help workers and businesses succeed in a changing economy.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

12.21.2017
Workforce Development

What They’re Saying: Early Coverage of the Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act

One week after the bill’s introduction, we’re tracking responses to the first ever Federal portable benefits bill. Here’s what some experts and leaders are saying about the legislation sponsored by Future of Work Initiative Honorary Co-Chair Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Suzan DelBene.

BY Future of Work Initiative

Of Interest

06.02.2017
Family Finances

On-Demand Economy Plays Key Role in Improving Financial Stability

FSP’s Joanna Smith-Ramani sat down with Steven King, a Partner at Emergent Research, to discuss the results of the second On-demand Workforce survey.

BY Joanna Smith-Ramani

Blog Post

04.13.2017
Workforce Development

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.

BY Natalie Foster & 1 more

Blog Post

03.17.2017
Workforce Development

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

BY Future of Work Initiative

Of Interest

03.15.2017
Workforce Development

9 Bipartisan Ways To Rebuild The Social Contract Between Businesses And Workers

Ben Schiller writes in Fast Company about the release of the Future of Work Initiative's Toward a New Capitalism report. He pulls out nine ideas from the p ...

BY Future of Work Initiative

Of Interest

01.24.2017
Workforce Development

The Promise of Opportunity and the Future of Work

The future of work relies on our ability to design new arrangements to ensure that the promise of opportunity keeps up with the pace of change.

BY Future of Work Initiative

Publication

01.12.2017
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