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The Gig Economy
September 01, 2021
Today more than 55 million Americans work in the gig economy, which operates through digital platforms like Uber, Lyft and Task Rabbit. Fueled by technological advancements, the gig economy allows workers like Chloe Grishaw to set her own schedule, and know what she’s agreeing to, without any long-term obligations. The freedom and flexibility, however, comes with financial insecurity.
Full Episodes
Futureproof
S2021E2
Can we future-proof jobs against robots, AI, racial & economic disparities, and pandemics?...
The New Industrial Revolution
S2021E1
The pandemic has been a driver of changes to the already shifting world of work.
Clips & Previews
Trailer
September 1, 2021
With U.S. unemployment sky-high, a majority of Americans are concerned about the future.
Farming and the Technological Revolution
September 1, 2021
Technology has completely changed the way that farmers do things today.
Robotics in Medicine
September 1, 2021
The use of surgical cobots in hospitals is on the rise. But is it costing jobs?
A Job With a Future
September 1, 2021
If Juan Lopez can keep from getting hurt he could have a long future with his current job....
Apprenticing: Working Towards the Salary You Want
September 1, 2021
Tiffany Spraggins was tired of jobs with no opportunity for growth.
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