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Breaking the Cycle: How Good Jobs Transform Companies

Companies across industries are struggling to find and keep workers, because too many offer low-paying, stressful jobs that provide little chance for growt ...

BY Frances Almodovar

Blog Post

12.06.2023
Employment and Jobs

EOTs in the US

During the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program’s series on employee ownership, we’ve heard about employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and ...

BY Maxwell Johnson

Blog Post

11.30.2023
Employment and Jobs

Beyond Clocking In: Understanding the Impact of Unstable Work Schedules

Having a stable and predictable work schedule is one of the defining features of a good job. It gives people a clear sense of when and how much they’ll b ...

BY Frances Almodovar

Blog Post

11.29.2023
Employment and Jobs

Boots on the Ground: A Profile of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center

Many employee-owned companies strive for a culture of ownership, giving workers not just a share of the profits, but a hand in decision making. Consequentl ...

BY Maxwell Johnson & 1 more

Publication

11.28.2023
Employment and Jobs

Shared Success: CDFIs Advancing Job Quality in Small Business

Small businesses have long been recognized as the backbone of local economies. They’re credited with driving innovation, fostering local entrepreneur ...

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

11.14.2023
Employment and Jobs

Field to Feast: The Workers and Hazardous Jobs Behind our Thanksgiving Meal

Every November, families in the United States gather around the Thanksgiving table to celebrate, bond, and enjoy a nice meal together. However, few conside ...

BY Merrit Stüven

Blog Post

11.09.2023
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Newsletter — Holiday Edition

The holiday season is here, and many of us will soon be shopping for gifts, preparing large meals and gatherings, and traveling so see our loved ones. Much ...

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

11.09.2023
Employment and Jobs

Benefits of Learning and Employment Records

Learning and Employment Records (LERs), an individual’s records of verified credentials, skills, and employment, have the potential to transform the nati ...

BY Haley Glover

Publication

11.02.2023
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Narrative Playbook

This playbook offers findings and recommendations on how to message job quality to small- and medium-sized business owners.

BY A—B Partners & 1 more

Publication

10.27.2023
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