Research Topics

 

The development of new technology and its impact on jobs and workers.

Research in this thematic area would focus on the implications of technology (AI, machine learning, wearable technology) for people at work. The impact of such technologies on workers includes a variety of outcomes: economic, physical health, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive.

 

Assessing the impact of emerging forms of work practices on workers.

Research in this thematic area would focus on emerging forms of work practices, including remote work, gig work, flexible work scheduling, as well as new forms of worker representation. The impact of these practices on workers includes a variety of economic, physical health, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive outcomes.

 

Enhancing the skills of workers in and out of the workplace.

Research in this thematic area would focus on what we know about preparing the workforce of the future.

 

Ensuring equity and fairness at the workplace.

Research in this thematic area would focus on promoting equitable and fair work practices.