3 Industries Poised to Benefit from Flexibility
A few entire industries stand out for the potential to benefit wide swaths of the workforce by exploring opportunities in flex.
A few entire industries stand out for the potential to benefit wide swaths of the workforce by exploring opportunities in flex.
Here’s how work flex promotes economic prosperity, from the perspective of our 1 Million for Work Flexibility community.
In May, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va, and U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced the Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act
By hiring remote workers in small rural communities, businesses expand their recruiting pool— and rural economies get a boost.
Having more women in the U.S. labor force boosts the economy and improves working conditions for all, according to Federal Reserve Chair Janet L. Yellen.
Dr. Daniel Arnold helped organize an interdisciplinary conference on “Flexible Work in the Digital Age", focused on work flexbility and work-life balance.
Heather Boushey's research focuses on economic inequality and public policy, specifically employment, social policy, and family economic well-being.
Real estate is a deal-based business, with necessarily lumpy talent requirements. So the argument for flexibility in real estate investment talent begins with the interests of the investor.
Director of Britain's Beyond Jobs project, author, and TED speaker Wingham Rowan draws a link between flexible work and modern financial markets.
Telecommuting helps workers from all walks of life, but a specific segment of the workforce that benefits is people living in rural areas.