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.
Why We Want Work Flexibility: Economic Prosperity
Here’s how work flex promotes economic prosperity, from the perspective of our 1 Million for Work Flexibility community.
Portable Benefits Bill Aims to Help Temporary, Freelance, and Other Flex Workers
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
Remote Work Benefits Rural Economies and Communities
By hiring remote workers in small rural communities, businesses expand their recruiting pool— and rural economies get a boost.
Janet Yellen: Change Policies to Bring Women into Workforce
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.
Take 5: Daniel Arnold on Flexible Work in the Digital Age
Dr. Daniel Arnold helped organize an interdisciplinary conference on “Flexible Work in the Digital Age", focused on work flexbility and work-life balance.
Author Insights: Heather Boushey on the Economics of Work-Life Conflict
Heather Boushey's research focuses on economic inequality and public policy, specifically employment, social policy, and family economic well-being.
Change Has To Start With Demand
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.
Take 5: Wingham Rowan on the Flexible Labor Market
Director of Britain's Beyond Jobs project, author, and TED speaker Wingham Rowan draws a link between flexible work and modern financial markets.
How Telecommuting Benefits Rural Communities
Telecommuting helps workers from all walks of life, but a specific segment of the workforce that benefits is people living in rural areas.