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.)
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2025
Can Your Business Adapt to the Future of Skilled Work?
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 rec…
Is Freelancing a Viable Option for the Job Market Paradox?
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 Wor…
What Is Antifragility and How Can Leaders Foster It in Their Organizations?
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 cr…
How Will AI and Automation Reshape Our Jobs?
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 …
How Do Work Innovators Prepare for Economic Headwinds?
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…
Why Is Gen Z Embracing Portfolio Careers?
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 car…
How Can AI Help Us in Our Work?
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.…