The nature of work is changing. In a few short months, coronavirus has irrevocably altered how we work, where we work and who gets to work. These changes will have a cascading impact on how we learn and prepare to join the workforce. At the same time, it is also compelling policy leaders and stakeholders to ponder the future of work.
The Hill will convene employers, economists, innovators, policymakers, and insightful futurists to discuss what lies ahead for America’s workforce and economy.
Questions about the future of work abound. Do we know enough today to make thoughtful predictions about the workers of tomorrow and what should we be doing to create pathways to opportunity? Is re-skilling the answer for those who find themselves left behind by the pandemic? What roles are more relevant now and will they endure?