What is the impact of workplace flexibility policies on the health and well-being of workers and families, and how might they reduce racial inequality? This study seeks to understand the relationship between workplace flexibility and physical and mental health outcomes, particularly for lower-wage workers and women.
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Published February 26, 2025View Evidence
This IWPR Quick Figure analyzes changes in unpaid caregiving responsibilities before and after the COVID-19 pandemic using data from the American Time Use Survey (2018 and 2023). Family care work is an important public health issue, particularly for responding to long-term care provided in people’s homes.
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Published March 3, 2025View Evidence
This report examines the relationship between workplace flexibility and exercise among workers in the United States, with a focus on gender, race, and ethnicity. Using data from the 2017–2018 American Time Use Survey Leave Module, the study explores how access to employee-centered flexibility (e.g., flextime, remote work) and employer-centered flexibility impacts the likelihood of exercise.
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Published March 12, 2025View Post
March 13 marks the 5th anniversary of President Trump’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. In the wake of the pandemic, telework increased drastically, particularly for workers in professional and managerial jobs.