Exploring the Future of Work in the Age of AI

Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation are rapidly transforming how we work and where we work. At the Heldrich Center, we’re diving deep into what this means for job seekers, workers, and employers.

Recent Project Highlights

We conducted a comprehensive research project for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to understand how AI is reshaping the workforce in New Jersey’s technology and life sciences sectors. This project sought to identify evolving workforce characteristics and explore how AI is shifting job demand and skill requirements across these industries.

In early 2024, our nationally recognized Work Trends survey series took a close look at AI’s impact on jobs in the United States. The results revealed widespread uncertainty about AI’s role in the labor market — highlighting both concern and opportunity.

We partnered with the New Jersey Office of the Governor and the Office of Innovation on the Future of Work Task Force to explore how emerging technologies are impacting the state’s economy. Our collaboration helped shape the Task Force’s roadmap, focused on three priorities: investing in workers, empowering them, and ensuring their protection. We’re continuing to work with state leaders to produce original research and inform smart, forward-looking policy solutions around AI and the future of work.

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