Tracing the evolution of labor demand in the United States, this new Economic Commentary reveals that the disproportionate rise in relative productivity of college-educated labor that shaped the late 20th century has plateaued since 2000. See the findings: clefed.org/4iN8Hd4

Early-bird registration for the Digital Access Research Forum is now open! Join us Sept. 16–18 in Kansas City for 3 days of insightful discussions, research presentations and networking with experts from across the nation. Early-bird deadline is June 30. bit.ly/4dnR0im

New findings from the Federal Reserve survey of households' financial well-being below. Webinar/discussion tomorrow, June 5 at 3p ET (register here): stlouisfed-org.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

When surveyed in the fall of 2024, one in five workers reported that they held multiple jobs and classified their supplemental work as “gig work”. Learn more about their experiences: clefed.org/4dR143Y

Social assistance programs tend to be run by the federal government. One notable exception is unemployment insurance, which is managed by U.S. states. This has created differences in eligibility and benefits for these programs. Read the analysis: ow.ly/ltUb50W5N0O

To do: Register for #PolicySummit2025 ✔  In-person registration closes June 13. Don’t miss out on timely and relevant information and discussions about policies and programs affecting lower-income communities across the US, plus networking. clefed.org/45fKCYN

Through the #CommunityIssuesSurvey, we’ve been keeping tabs on jobs, affordable housing availability, financial well-being, and access to credit for low- and moderate-income households in our region since 2018. Explore our findings: clefed.org/43Svf6h

We asked direct service providers in the Fourth District (Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia) what issues impacted lower-income communities they serve, and 76 % reported that financial well-being of LMI households decreased. clefed.org/43Svf6h

I'm hiring a Director of Housing!! Come help us develop creative approaches to increase housing supply. In my completely unbiased opinion, we're doing really exciting & impactful work on one of the most critical policy issues of our time. Join our team! linkedin.com/jobs/view/4265…

Employers are increasingly aware of the negative impact that #benefitscliffs have on their employees and their businesses. Learn more about innovative programs and partnerships employers are exploring to address the benefits cliff. fedcommunities.org/advance-worker…

Join us Aug 25 from 3–4 pm ET for our Fed Talk, featuring expert panelists discussing the innovative ways that communities are developing workforce pipelines for in-demand jobs, in the semiconductor and related industries. Register & submit your questions: clefed.org/3Uap4pA

.Cleveland Fed is hiring its next VP & Community Affairs Officer to lead our #CommunityDevelopment team. 📍Research and outreach related to econ mobility w/ a focus on OH & parts of KY, PA & WV. Option to work from Columbus/Cincinnati/Cleveland/Pittsburgh: rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS/job/Clevel…

*** The Fulbright Program applications are due 9/15*** I will always be grateful to the Department of State & COMEXUS Fulbright-García Robles for the opportunity to live & learn in Mexico City El Colegio de México, which helped shape my perspective and career. Glad to see a new generation have that same chance. 🌎

Over a seven-year period, the share of single-family homes purchased by investors steadily increased across several counties in our region (13% in 2018 to 22% in 2024). However, this hasn’t boosted investor ownership as much as one might expect. Learn why: clefed.org/46sIufh

Despite progress, Americans continue to live in racially homogeneous neighborhoods. We spoke with Trevon Logan of Ohio State and John Parman of William & Mary about why residential segregation persists, and why it matters. #ResearchHighlight aeaweb.org/research/racia…

This #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth, I invite career development professionals to check out the Occupational Mobility Explorer toolkit designed to support you in your work with job seekers and employers. bit.ly/3K0feF5

🚆Cleveland’s rail future is on track! GCRTA Board approved 6 Siemens S200 cars — part of 60 new trains coming soon. ✅ Accessibility upgrades ✅ Bike racks & wheelchair spaces ✅ Modern tech & safety A $450M investment in our region’s future. Details:👉 bit.ly/3Vs7lL3

Well-designed #housing targets can help align local decisions with broader state/regional needs and ease supply challenges. A new Urban Institute #research brief explores how MA, NJ, OR, & the DC region are setting targets—and key design choices. urbn.is/42fg4nB