Opinion
Remote work: Friend or foe
The Research Triangle area is proof that, when done right, remote work can be a net positive.
News
Waste Watch: Federal government spends billions on empty office space
With the federal workforce still largely working from home, not one major government agency or department headquarters in DC is even half full. Nearly one-third of the federal workforce is entirely remote, according to a report from Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa.
Opinion
Remote work yields benefits and costs
Remote work accounted for only 7% of work days in 2019. By 2023, the ratio was four times higher. The employment rate for disabled workers also shot up.
Opinion
Let workers be more independent
Are you an employee or a contractor? This isn’t simply a matter of what you call yourself, or how you think about your relationship to those who pay you to perform services. Because formal employment is the subject of so many local, state, and federal rules, its definition is spelled out in law — and...
Opinion
Liberate markets to help workers succeed
I have two favorite quotes from Ronald Reagan about the world of work. The first one illustrates his mastery of an indispensable political tool: self-deprecating humor. “It’s true hard work never killed anybody,” he quipped, “but I figure, why take the chance?” My other favorite Reagan quote makes a serious point: “I believe the best...
