On Friday, October 24th, Brittany Birken, director and principal adviser for Community and Economic Development, and co-leader for Atlanta Fed’s Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity joined MAX to preview recent research her team has conducted to understand the extent to … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Previewed Research on Child Care Affordability
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MAX Minutes with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to Preview Research on Child Care Affordability
Child care continues to garner significant attention nationally and in the southeast, with particular concern for affordability challenges and their potential impact on labor force participation. With 53% of the labor force made up of parents and 37% having young children, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to Preview Research on Child Care Affordability
MAX RESOURCE LIBRARY: Udacity’s New State of AI at Work Report Reveals Insights on Professional Use of AI
As pointed out by Udacity, part of Accenture, the adoption of AI is accelerating, but generational divides and gaps in training are creating new challenges and opportunities in the workplace. The 2025 State of AI at Work Report reveals essential insights into how professionals … [Read more...] about MAX RESOURCE LIBRARY: Udacity’s New State of AI at Work Report Reveals Insights on Professional Use of AI
MAX ALERT: Atlanta Fed Reviews Findings From Pilot Implementation of Benefits CLIFF Tools
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta designed the Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster (CLIFF) Tools to help workers understand the potential public assistance losses they face when their earnings increase. Says the Atlanta Fed: "For some workers, career advancement … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Atlanta Fed Reviews Findings From Pilot Implementation of Benefits CLIFF Tools
MAX RESOURCE LIBRARY: Federal Reserve System’s Worker Voices Project Points to an Interest in Self-Employment
Worker Voices Special Brief: Self-Employment: Dreams Versus Reality takes a deep dive into a major theme that emerged during focus groups conducted in 2022—how workers look to and engage in self-employment and independent work. It discusses the variety of reasons self-employed … [Read more...] about MAX RESOURCE LIBRARY: Federal Reserve System’s Worker Voices Project Points to an Interest in Self-Employment