Accelerated Change and the Post-Pandemic Workforce - The Future of Work

Explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the American workforce in this 45-minute Aspen Institute breakout session. Gain insights from new Prudential research as workers share their experiences through video testimonials, covering topics such as financial resilience, career decisions, and work-life balance expectations. Join Prudential Vice Chair Rob Falzon and MIT Sloan School of Management Professor Zeynep Ton as they discuss shifting worker expectations, evolving skill requirements, and the crucial role of employers in supporting financial stability. Delve into key issues including benefits, job support, essential workers, mental health, equity, diversity and inclusion, living wages, and the future of work. Examine the changing landscape of employment, from multiple income streams to postsecondary education, and consider the hopes and reflections of the American workforce as they navigate the post-pandemic era.

Introduction
Benefits
Stimulus
Job Support
Financial Stability
Essential Workers
The Great Game of Business
Mental Health
What makes a good job
Benefits package
Skilling
Mobility
Compensation
Engagement vs Compensation
Where is the American Workforce
Lack of Equity
The Future of Work
Diversity Equity Inclusion
Living Wage
Postsecondary Education
Multiple Income Streams
Hopes for the Future
Looking Back