📢 New from UpSkill America’s Haley Glover @aspeninstitute.bsky.social: Employers want skills, not just degrees. But AI resumes, fraud, & misalignment remain big challenges. Check out our early findings on employer trust and skills validation: 🔗 www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/e...

To make sure AI serves workers—not just tech monopolies—we need bold action: corporate regulation, worker voice, and sectoral bargaining. Read more from @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social on the scale of #AI concentration in a new blog w/ @eop.aspeninstitute.org ⤵️ www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/w...

For the first time, the gender wage gap widened 2 yrs in a row according to Census data. In 2024, women working full-time year-round made 81 cents on the dollar, down from 83 cents in 2023 & 84 cents in 2022. The wage gap was even wider for women of color. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

To make sure AI serves workers we need bold action: corporate regulation, worker voice, and sectoral bargaining. Read more about #AI and power from the @rooseveltinstitute.org’s @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social in this blog post for the Aspen Institute: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/w...

📚 As kids head back to school, many carry more than books — they carry the weight of economic stress at home. Good jobs with fair pay, stability, and dignity aren’t just for workers. They’re essential for children’s learning, health, and future: thehill.com/opinion/fina... @matthelmer.bsky.social

🚍 Good jobs mean little if workers can’t reach them — and inadequate transportation keeps too many from opportunity. But solutions exist, and we can do better. Read more in this #LaborDay blog from our own Maxwell Johnson: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/t...

Thrilled to be moderating The Future of Equal Opportunity with @eop.aspeninstitute.org next week. I’ll be in conversation with luminaries like @staceyabrams.com , @kotagaleeoc.bsky.social , and @profmpastor.bsky.social to talk about the attacks on equity and how we can turn the tide around.

🏛️ Which policies can help make equal opportunity real? On Sept 4, join the @aspeninstitute.bsky.social Economic Opportunities Program and leading experts to explore strategies for equity and economic mobility. 🕒 2:00 – 3:15pm ET | 💻 Zoom 🔗 Register: as.pn/equalopportunity #TalkOpportunity

For an increasing number of workers, algorithms are the boss. Autonomous, data-driven technologies set schedules, monitor workers, and determine pay. Learn about the effects of algorithmic management on #JobQuality and ways to protect workers' interests. www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/r...

📃 A new report from the Aspen Institute, “Fixing Work: Recent Lessons from the Field,” shares lessons from 20+ changemakers working to create good jobs with dignity, equity & opportunity. Read more and RSVP for the July 22 webinar: as.pn/fixingwork

“Job quality is about how we choose to treat one another in our economic systems.” Discover how embedding #JobQuality into business practices not only benefits workers but also leads to stronger communities. Read more in this blog from @maureenc.bsky.social: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/g...

Who gets to design markets? Join @aspeninstitute.bsky.social’s Economic Opportunities Program on June 5 at 3pm for a book talk with author @c-hughes.bsky.social and moderator @nataliefoster.bsky.social on the values, decisions, and power dynamics behind our economy. 🔗Sign up: as.pn/marketcrafters

Generation Beta is set for a work-life unlike any other — expect multiple careers and new jobs that haven't been invented yet. Prudential’s Dylan Tyson shares some retirement insights in this blog for the Aspen Institute’s #FutureOfWork series. www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/t...

"All jobs should be good jobs. And, more importantly, all jobs CAN be good jobs." 🧭 🆕 🧭 Here, @eop.aspeninstitute.org's @maureenc.bsky.social introduces the #GoodJobs Compass, a new tool that supports #workers and guides us all toward a better economy.

In his book “There Is No Place for Us,” journalist @brian-goldstone.bsky.social exposes how the decline of work and pay in the US has left many full-time workers homeless. Join @eop.aspeninstitute.org's @maureenc.bsky.social for a virtual book talk TODAY at 3:00 pm ET. RSVP: as.pn/workinghomeless

When people are given the resources and structure to succeed, they don’t just show up--they thrive. This new MDRC study shows that direct cash assistance significantly reduces recidivism and promotes stable, sustainable futures for formerly incarcerated people. www.ceoworks.org/releases-and...

In his new book, “There Is No Place for Us,” journalist Brian Goldstone exposes how the decline of work and pay in the US has left many full-time workers homeless. Join the @aspeninstitute.bsky.social's @maureenc.bsky.social for a virtual book talk on April 30 at 3pm ET. RSVP: as.pn/workinghomeless

Join us and fellow #GoodJobs Collaborative partners as we reflect on the president’s First #100Days and launch the Good Jobs Compass, a new tool that supports workers. 🧭https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/events/not-working-for-workers-the-first-100-days-of-the-trump-administration/

“JobQuality is about how we choose to treat one another in our economic systems.” Learn how embedding #JobQuality into business practices not only benefits workers but also leads to better communities. Read more in the latest blog from @maureenc.bsky.social: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/g...

Join us, today and tomorrow, April 9-10, for the third Employee Ownership Ideas Forum. Hear new ideas about how the government, private sector, and philanthropy can support #EmployeeOwnership at the as.pn/eoforum25 #TalkOwnership

Never dreamed my name would be up in lights! Really looking forward to this.

Join us online in 30 minutes to #TalkOpportunity about trucking and #JobQuality. Our event is called, “Driving the Economy.” RSVP: as.pn/trucking

Trucking is one of the largest occupations in the US. #JobQuality in the trucking sector has far-reaching implications. Join me March 19 for the Aspen Institute event: “Driving the Economy: The Essential and Undervalued Work of Truckers.” RSVP: as.pn/trucking

Please register @as.pn/reentry and join @aspeninstitute.bsky.social in 30 minutes on Zoom to #TalkOpportunity about re-entry and #GoodJobs. 1 in 3 adults in the US has a criminal record and barriers like job discrimination & licensing restrictions leave many locked out of opportunity.

📣 New report drop! How can #communityfoundations evolve their business model to support a growing civic role that helps communities meet their greatest needs? Read our findings on current innovations and recommendations on how community foundations can move to that future. bit.ly/PSI_CFReport

We'll be at the #AIActionSummit in Paris this week. If you're here, join us tomorrow, February 11, at 1pm local time for a session on early progress and crucial next steps in the process to develop #PublicAI infrastructure. Register to join us: www.ai-inthecity.ens.psl.eu/en/programme...

Join experts from Forward Justice, NELP, Community Legal Services, Womxn Beyond Borders, Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council, and A Few Cool Hardware Stores, for a discussion on “Re-Entry and Good Jobs.” Register: as.pn/reentry #TalkOpportunity

It’s not just about technical skills for today—employers need to invest in durable skills for tomorrow. In a new blog for UpSkill America, Chris Trout outlines how balancing creates both resilience and long-term growth for workers and businesses : www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/b...

From gig platforms to AI, tech has reshaped industries — but the bigger issue is who holds the power. In a new blog, Michelle Miller @cljeharvard.bsky.social writes that the next decade of the #FutureOfWork must center worker-led visions for tech and democracy: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/b...

Congratulations to our managing director @matthelmer.bsky.social on being named a research fellow by the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing . Learn more: smlr.rutgers.edu/news-events/...

How does work fit into a fulfilling life? In “Over Work,” @brigidschulte.bsky.social talks to @maureenc.bsky.social about why work in America just isn’t working. Let’s #TalkOpportunity on Jan 16 at a virtual book talk hosted by @aspeninstitute.bsky.social RSVP: as.pn/overwork

UpSkill America invites you to take our employer survey (www.research.net/r/SkillsCreds ) on validated skills and verified credentials. We are pleased to share our recent work highlighting the importance of access to AI skills for all. www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/a...

As 2024 draws to a close, the need for an economy that truly works for American families couldn’t be clearer. Here are twelve smart, solutions-focused, myth-busting books from the last twelve months that might help us all move closer to a just economy: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/a...

In her new book, Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life, author Brigid Schulte says the pandemic triggered a workplace power struggle that will take years to resolve

I had a great time talking with Nick Romeo about his book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy. You can check out our chat, or just check out the book. It is possible to have a sustainable economy that supports human thriving... www.aspeninstitute.org/events/the-a...

If you're in DC, join us Dec 12 at the Investment Company Institute for "Washington's Shift: What's Ahead for Middle Class Prosperity." Our own @maureenc.bsky.social will join speakers from American Compass, the Heritage Foundation, AEI, and more. RSVP: ici-whats-ahead-middle-class.splashthat.com

Hello to our new followers! 👋 In addition to Bluesky, you can get the latest on rethinking rural development via our... – Newsletter: www.aspencsg.org/sign-up-for-... – LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/asp... – Website: www.aspencsg.org

The gig economy isn’t just about flexibility — it’s about security. Writing for the Aspen Institute’s #FutureOfWork Initiative, Lyft CEO David Risher explains how portable benefits like healthcare and paid leave can change the game for millions of workers. www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/t...

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How does #WorkplaceDemocracy benefit both companies and employees? Join us **TODAY at 2pm** (and SHARE this post) for an insightful conversation on empowering workers as decision-makers, hosted by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. RSVP: as.pn/workplacedemocracy #TalkOpportunity

What are #TeenPerspectives on cybersecurity? We analyzed the top 50 qualifying entries of our “Cybersecurity in Daily Life” poster competition for young artists ages 14-17 from across the US. Here's what we found out: www.aspendigital.org/blog/teen-perspectives-on-cybersecurity #AspenCyberPosters

We are proud to be part of the largest global community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to employee share ownership, the University Consortium on Employee Share Ownership, and look forward to the impactful work ahead!

Join @eop.aspeninstitute.org on Nov 20 for “Workplace Democracy: Sharing Power and Decision Making at Work.” Let’s explore the potential of worker-driven governance with experts from the Democracy at Work Initiative, UMass Amherst and Union Base. RSVP: as.pn/workplacedemocracy #TalkOpportunity

On #WorldUsabilityDay, we celebrate #ProductEquity, which is reimagining how tech is built so that all users benefit from it fully. If you're an innovator or advocate, gain foundational knowledge on this emerging practice through our new resource hub: www.aspendigital.org/project/prod...

My colleagues and I at @eop.aspeninstitute.org are looking forward to being part of this consortium and advancing the field of #EmployeeOwnership. ⁩ smlr.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...

We're live in one hour (2pm ET). Join us! aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #TalkOpportunity

The Education and Career Mobility Fellowship is creating community of next-gen talent and people leaders, dedicated to upskilling and educating the workforces to promote career advancement. Announcing the class of 2024-25! www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/edu...

When I was a kid, I was told China was horrible for using prison labor to produce cheap goods. I didn't know the US did too... Join @eop.aspeninstitute.org for: A Hidden Workforce: Prison Labor, Human Rights, and the Legacy of Slavery. www.aspeninstitute.org/events/a-hid... #TalkOpportunity

Let’s #TalkOpportunity about prison labor, human rights, and the legacy of slavery in a divided political environment. Join me on Zoom on October 10 to explore ideas for creating systems and policies that provide people with safe and dignified work. Sign up: as.pn/prisonlabor @aflcio.bsky.social

@aspenfood.bsky.social co-produced a series, The Hands that Feed Us with @eop.aspeninstitute.org Learn about the challenges food workers face and what we can do to ensure everyone is fairly compensated for their hard work. Visit: aspenfood.org/resources/ #EqualPayDay #FairWages