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International Approaches to Disruption: Potential Lessons for U.S. Policymakers Considering Responses to Automation

Around the world, countries are taking a variety of approaches to upskilling workers and helping them adjust to the transitions that automation, and other economic disruptions, bring about in the workplace.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

10.01.2019
Workforce Development

Improving Training Quality Through Community College Investments and Income Share Agreements

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes improving training quality through community college investments and income share agreements.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

09.20.2019
Employment and Jobs

Encouraging Employers to Engage Workers in Automation Decision-Making by Promoting Worker Voice

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes encouraging employers to engage workers in automation decision-making by promoting worker voice.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

09.03.2019
Employment and Jobs

The Changing Nature of Work

Roundtable led by MIT Work of the Future and the Future of Work Initiative examines how work is changing and the systems and supports necessary to meet the challenges in the 21st century.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

08.29.2019
Employment and Jobs

What Do We Know About Americans' Attitude Toward Automation?

Recent polls and surveys shed light on the question of how Americans are perceiving the impact of automation on their work and wellbeing.

BY Ethan Pollack, & 1 more

Blog Post

08.22.2019
Employment and Jobs

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.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

07.29.2019
Employment and Jobs

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.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

07.24.2019
Employment and Jobs

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.

BY Natalie Foster & 2 more

Blog Post

07.15.2019
Employment and Jobs

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.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

07.09.2019
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