Labor
Ideas and insights about labor from MIT Sloan.
Why this Labor Day Is different
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This Hot Labor Summer, workers are demanding not just increased wages, but what labor expert Thomas Kochan calls “a new social contract.”
4 questions to ask before swapping out human labor for AI
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Generative artificial intelligence is a game changer, but it’s not for every task. Here are four ideas to consider from an MIT labor economist.
A better way to count remote workers
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Government statistics often undercount how many people are working remotely, according to a new study.
Study: Generative AI helps inexperienced workers
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Less-experienced contact center agents become more productive with assistance from generative artificial intelligence, a new study finds.
The 4 essential choices in a good jobs system
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A good jobs system prioritizes customers and is designed to maximize employees’ productivity, motivation, and contributions.
It’s not too late to rechart the course of technology
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In their new book, MIT’s Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson argue that society’s powerful gatekeepers need to stop being mesmerized by tech billionaires.
How companies can pursue ‘positive-sum automation’
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To see the benefits of automation, companies need to understand challenges and create more flexible robotic tools.
The importance of age-friendly jobs
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A new study finds that occupations are becoming more age-friendly — but older workers don’t always benefit.
Report finds employees embrace AI when they see its value
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A new study from MIT Sloan Management review finds many employees use AI without realizing it — and without realizing how it benefits them.
7 management practices that benefit low-wage workers
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A report from MIT Sloan analyzes the impact management practices such as paid leave and promotions have on low-wage workers’ economic opportunities.