Labor Market Issues

Jobs are changing, and the future of work will challenge many long-held assumptions about employment. Upjohn Institute research explores evolving struggles over wages, inequality, immigration and regulations and emerging trends of gig work, automation and offshoring.


Pandemic restrictions and shutdowns don't have lasting effect on jobs, new research finds

February 15, 2021 · Research Highlight
Restrictions reduce employment while they're in place but deaths from the virus have a lasting drag on employment.

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The Time-Use Behavior of Young Adults

January 1, 1984 · Research

The Problem

January 1, 1983 · Research

The Robots are Coming

January 1, 1983 · Research

Human Resource Implications of Robotics

January 1, 1983 · Research

Age Discrimination in Employment

January 1, 1983 · Research

Aging, Health, and Work

January 1, 1983 · Research

Financing Options for Social Security

January 1, 1983 · Research