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Creating a Future of Work Commission: One Step States Can Take to Prepare for the Future of Work

The NGA Center for Best Practices and the Future of Work Initiative explore how establishing commissions could help states better understand and prepare for the future of work.

BY Rachael Stephens & 1 more

Blog Post

06.28.2019
Employment and Jobs

Developing Better Data on How Local and Regional Labor Markets Are Changing

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes that the U.S. develop better data on how local and regional labor markets are changing.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

06.24.2019
Employment and Jobs

New Interactive Data Tools Added to Gig Economy Data Hub

The Gig Economy Data Hub is releasing new interactive data tools that help readers learn more about non-traditional workers in the U.S.

BY Hilary Greenberg, & 1 more

Blog Post

06.17.2019
Employment and Jobs

Designing Portable Benefits: A Resource Guide for Policymakers

This Resource Guide lays out the context for portable benefits and examines key design questions for policymakers to consider.

BY Natalie Foster & 2 more

Publication

06.06.2019
Employment and Jobs

Providing 21st Century Benefits: A Snapshot from Washington State’s New Paid Family and Medical Program

In a guest blog, Washington Employment Commissioner Suzi LeVine discusses Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which will allow workers to take up to 12 weeks, as needed, beginning in 2020.

BY Suzi LeVine

Blog Post

05.07.2019
Employment and Jobs

Paid Leave: A Modern Benefit for Today’s Workforce

Providing more workers with access to adequate paid family and medical leave is one way to help meet the evolving needs of workers, while also recognizing the importance of caregiving work.

BY Conor McKay, & 1 more

Blog Post

05.07.2019
US Economy

All Workers Deserve Simplified Tax Filing

This tax day, we have highlighted a number of challenges that U.S. taxpayers face navigating the current tax filing system and shared some ways to help taxpayers file accurately and expediently, regardless of their work arrangement.

BY Shelly Steward

Blog Post

04.15.2019
Employment and Jobs

Age of Automation Event Explores Trends and Opportunities for Workers in a Changing Economy

The Future of Work Initiative recently hosted an event to discuss how automation is impacting the labor market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and potential policy solutions for a rapidly evolving 21st century economy.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

04.12.2019
Workforce Development

Encouraging Greater Investments in Human Capital

The Future of Work Initiative and General Assembly recently convened a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill, bringing together experts from the public and private sectors, to consider strategies to spur greater investment in human capital.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

02.28.2019
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