Work Week
Welcome to Work Week, where we dig into the latest and greatest questions about the world of work — backed by equal parts hard data and fresh perspective. Tune in each week(ish) to find out what the latest emerging research tells us about how to make work, work better. Hosted by Kelly Monahan, Gabby Burlacu and Ted Liu from the Upwork Research Institute (and their AI proxies.)
Episodes
Skilled work is evolving and careers are becoming more independent and less traditional. In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Gabby Burlacu, Senior Manager at The Upwork Research Institute, looks at recent findings from the Research Institute’s newly released Future Workforce Index. We explore how freelancing, AI adoption, and career autonomy are reshaping what it means to be a skilled worker. We’ll discuss why skilled freelancers are...
Is freelancing your solution to meeting the challenges of the modern job market? Data shows a job market paradox: despite strong employment numbers, job seekers are struggling. In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at The Upwork Research Institute, takes a close look at the numbers, breaking down the data to uncover key challenges. We explore why freelancing is becoming a viable and often preferable alt...
How can leaders build teams that don’t just survive uncertainty, but thrive in it? Data shows that robustness and resilience aren’t enough; leaders need to inoculate their teams from disruption by creating antifragile processes. In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of The Upwork Research Institute, unpacks the concept of antifragility—a mindset that turns disruption into a catalyst for growth. We explo...
How are AI and automation reshaping the workplace? Data shows that, for companies with a strategic approach, AI can improve key metrics like workforce engagement and satisfaction. In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Gabby Burlacu, Senior Manager at The Upwork Research Institute, explores how AI is transforming work by augmenting workflows, creating new job categories, and increasing demand for specialized talent. We also discuss ways...
How can businesses navigate economic turbulence to emerge stronger? In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of The Upwork Research Institute, unpacks findings from Upwork’s Work Innovator Research to explore how agility, flexible talent strategies, and a people-first culture can help organizations thrive in uncertain times. We’ll discuss why forward-thinking companies rely on on-demand experts, upskilling...
Learn how Gen Z is reshaping the labor market by redefining what a career looks like. The latest data shows Gen Z is prioritizing flexibility, autonomy, and skill diversification over traditional career paths. In this episode of Work Week, host Dr. Gabby Burlacu, Senior Manager at The Upwork Research Institute, explores the benefits and risks of portfolio careers for the workforce, and steps companies can take to engage this new ge...
Discover how AI is transforming the modern workplace in Episode 1 of Work Week. New research shows that AI isn’t just about automating tasks – it’s about augmenting human creativity and productivity. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute, explains how data from Anthropic and Upwork is redefining AI’s role from a cost-cutting tool to a strategic partner in innovation. Get practical ti...
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