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Job Quality Frameworks

New to job quality as a framework for improving our economy? This resource guide is designed as a starting point and includes helpful definitions and visuals.

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Workplace Democracy: Sharing Power and Decision Making at Work

Join us November 20 on Zoom to discuss how mechanisms like shared ownership, board level co-determination, and labor-management partnerships can improve job quality and business performance.

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A toy forklift pushing four blocks that spell out the word 'GOOD'.
Tool
What Is a “Good” Job?
Good Jobs Institute
A building with a sign that reads 'Silver Spring ACE Hardware' and a banner that reads 'A few cool employee-owned hardware stores. Employee-owned since 2021.'
Case Study2024
Retooling for Employee Ownership: A Profile of A Few Cool Hardware Stores
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Portrait Of Smiling Female Doctor Wearing Scrubs In Hospital Corridor Holding Digital Tablet
Case Study2024
Delivering Patient Care and Quality Jobs: Great Organizational Culture Drives Sunrise Treatment Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, et al.
Young owners using cash register while standing in cafe
Tool2024
Statement on Good Jobs
Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, et al.
Young woman and man laughing in commercial kitchen
2024
Addressing Job Quality and Equity in a Time of Crisis: Tools and Case Studies from Local Government, Workforce Development, and Policy Advocacy
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Crowd at a rally in Washington D.C.
Event2024
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Fulfilling the Promise of Equal Opportunity
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Senior man in a nursing home is being supported by his caregiver
Event2024
Valuing Care: Principles for a Post-Pandemic Care Economy
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Woman using a barcode reader in a distribution warehouse
Tool2024
Ready for Equity in Workforce Development: Racial Equity Readiness Assessment Tool
Race Forward, et al.
Employee Ownership Online Education Program
Tool
Employee Ownership Online Education Program
Rutgers University
Conducting a Pay Equity Audit
Tool2024
Conducting a Pay Equity Audit
Practical Law
Hardhat And Gloves On American Flag
Event2024
Employee Ownership Ideas Forum 2024: Employee Ownership on the Ground
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, et al.
Employee Ownership for Closely Held (Private) Companies
Tool2024
Employee Ownership for Closely Held (Private) Companies: ESOPs, Equity Grants, Trusts, and Worker Cooperatives
National Center for Employee Ownership
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