The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is a nonpartisan, independent research organization, founded in 1945 to study policy-related employment issues and to implement workforce solutions. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. https://www.upjohn.org/https://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mlt443so7v2tWhen we think about the quality of jobs, we often think about what they pay—but we ignore the many other aspects that make a job good or bad. The American Job Quality Study (AJQS) was created to capture a more complete picture of job quality in the United States. buff.ly/NwPbAF2 #econsky #jobs https://www.upjohn.org/ajqs14 May 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt443so7v2thttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mlp67owvz52yOur annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: https://www.upjohn.org/dissertation-award #econsky13 May 2026 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlp67owvz52yhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mlnwokgui22n#NumbersDay is here. As always, so is our own @aaronsojourner.org and his take on what it all means. Be sure to give it a look. #econsky [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 May 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnwokgui22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mldrhryxes2yOur own @aaronsojourner.org is reviewing new economic data today. Be sure to give his analysis a look. #econsky, #numbersday [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 May 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldrhryxes2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mko6ao5xxa2tThe Upjohn Institute is accepting submissions for our annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues. A prize of $2,500 is being offered. The deadline for submission is July 20. Learn more: https://www.upjohn.org/dissertation-award #econsky, #fundsocsci 29 Apr 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko6ao5xxa2thttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3ml75j3wclk2xIs it easier to find a job if you're already employed or if you're not presently working? In this month's New Hires Quality Index, Brad Hershbein explores the differences in hiring for those switching jobs and the currently jobless. Read more: https://www.upjohn.org/news/new-hires-quality-index-holds-firm-hiring-rates-remain-low #econsky, #NHQI06 May 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml75j3wclk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3ml5bclqpkg26The Upjohn Institute is hiring a full-time research analyst to support our team with statistical programming, data analysis, and other tasks. Read more about the role on our website: https://www.upjohn.org/sites/default/files/2026-05/Research%20Analyst%20Posting%20May%202026.pdf #econsky, #econ_ra05 May 2026 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5bclqpkg26https://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3ml4vue7gra2xOur own chloe gibbs will be giving the closing keynote at the National Head Start Association’s annual conference in Minneapolis on May 7th. She will be in conversation with Duchesne Drew of MN Public Radio, exploring key lessons from the evidence about the Head Start Program. 05 May 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4vue7gra2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mksq5wmnvh2pThe Upjohn Institute is sending four economists to the Society of Labor Economists (SOLE) conference in Denver, Colorado this weekend. Our own Aaron Sojourner, Brad Hershbein, chloe gibbs, and Yuci Chen will all present their work. Be sure to attend! #econsky, #econconf01 May 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksq5wmnvh2phttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mkqioravak2mOur own @aaronsojourner.org and @gabriellepepin.bsky.social contributed to this new work published by @americanprogress.bsky.social. Its a fascinating report and well worth your time. Be sure to give it a read. #econsky [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqioravak2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mko6ao5xxa2tThe Upjohn Institute is accepting submissions for our annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues. A prize of $2,500 is being offered. The deadline for submission is July 20. Learn more: https://www.upjohn.org/dissertation-award #econsky, #fundsocsci 29 Apr 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko6ao5xxa2thttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mklfrtui2s2vFrom advising policymakers to improving safety-net programs, economist Jesse Rothstein’s (@jrothst.bsky.social) work connects research to real-world decisions. We’re proud to have him serve on the Upjohn Institute Board of Trustees. Read more at: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/article/2026/jesse-rothstein-wants-to-say-yes #econsky28 Apr 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklfrtui2s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mkap6sdgqk2sChild and Dependent Care Tax Credits (CDCTC) try to help families deal with the cost of care giving, but they often fail to deliver. Our own @gabriellepepin.bsky.social explains how the CDCTC works, why it fails, and how states can fix it. Read more at: https://www.upjohn.org/research-highlights/three-ways-states-can-build-better-child-and-dependent-care-tax-credit #econsky24 Apr 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkap6sdgqk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mjmrjrzajs2tOur own @chloergibbs.bsky.social talks about effective early child care, ways to increase participation, quality, and accessibility. Check out the post below to read more! [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Apr 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmrjrzajs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mjf22twmfs2aHow is the Upper Peninsula doing economically? How is its workforce doing? A new report from Upjohn Regional explores workforce dynamics in the UP, the challenges facing the region, and ways to seize on opportunities. Read more at: https://www.upjohn.org/research-highlights/new-upjohn-report-examines-workforce-dynamics-michigans-upper-peninsula #econsky, #UP, #Michigan,13 Apr 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf22twmfs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3miyj4fnlxc26Upjohn Institute president Michael Horrigan is featured in a new collaborative effort exploring the state of federal economic statistics. What risks face the system for compiling and sharing trustworthy data, and how can we address them? #econsky, #statistics, #numbersday, [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyj4fnlxc26https://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mi2mdsmlrs2jWhere a person lives plays a role in shaping their opportunities. In an upcoming seminar hosted by @fedcommunities.bsky.social, our own @timbartik.bsky.social will join other experts to discuss how place based policies can strengthen local economies. Learn more: https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-local-economies-low-income-communities/27 Mar 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2mdsmlrs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mijl55zz5k2oA lot of research analyzes how changes in migration affect the United States, but what about the effects on places that migrants come from? A paper supported by Upjohn examines how changing migration patterns shape local labor markets in Mexico. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3OdKWRw #Econsky,02 Apr 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijl55zz5k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mijer2tl5k2lIn this month's New Hires Quality Index, our own Brad Hershbein dives into if a college degree is still helpful when seeking a job. Does getting an education still improve job prospects? Or is a degree just not what it used to be? Read more at: https://bit.ly/3Oizp3k #Econsky, #NHQI, #jobs, https://www.upjohn.org/news/new-hires-quality-index-reaches-new-record-high-and-shows-college-education-continues-pay02 Apr 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijer2tl5k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mibzvm34ls2tWe’re pleased to announce this year’s slate of Upjohn Institute Early Career Research Awards. Ten awardees receive $7,500 apiece to carry out policy-relevant research on labor market issues. #ECRA #Econsky https://www.upjohn.org/research-highlights/upjohn-institute-announces-2026-early-career-research-awards30 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibzvm34ls2thttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mi2mdsmlrs2jWhere a person lives plays a role in shaping their opportunities. In an upcoming seminar hosted by @fedcommunities.bsky.social, our own @timbartik.bsky.social will join other experts to discuss how place based policies can strengthen local economies. Learn more: https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-local-economies-low-income-communities/27 Mar 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2mdsmlrs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mhxwxbdtjk23Upjohn Institute President Mike Horrigan recently outlined a U.S. economy both resilient and showing signs of strain. Inflation has eased but remains persistent in key areas: Are early signs of stagflation emerging? Watch the video for the full analysis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NKJIv5ldvo #econsky26 Mar 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxwxbdtjk23https://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mhdyrzlsus2iA new working paper co-authored by @annastansbury.bsky.social and supported by the Upjohn Institute’s ECRA award suggests that raising the minimum wage has an unexpected side effect: higher rates of workplace injuries for low-wage workers. Read more at: https://www.upjohn.org/research-highlights/higher-minimum-wages-bring-unexpected-cost-more-workplace-injuries #econsky18 Mar 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdyrzlsus2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mgxcjctbfk2sDoes Head Start work? Is that even the right question to ask? A new paper from our own @chloergibbs.bsky.social examines 60 years of data to find the answers. Along the way, she also finds better questions to ask about the program. Read more at: zurl.co/V758M #education, #econsky, #headstart, https://zurl.co/V758M13 Mar 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxcjctbfk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mgx4lauwec2a#Numbersday updates from our own @aaronsojourner.org. #numbersday, #econsky, #jobs [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Mar 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgx4lauwec2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mgfh2yi2dc2d#jobsday analysis from our own @aaronsojourner.org. Find out how the economy is changing in the thread below. #numbersday, #econsky [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Mar 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfh2yi2dc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mgd3smqu5z2uIn this month's New Hires Quality Index, our own Brad Hershbein examines how the goods and services sectors of the economy have fared since the first round of new tariffs last year. Hiring volume in the two sectors has started to diverge. Read more at: zurl.co/8375P #econsky #nhqi #jobs05 Mar 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd3smqu5z2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mgaqikmt422xIn this month's New Hires Quality Index, our own @bradhershbein.bsky.social examines how the goods and services sectors of the economy have fared since the first round of new tariffs last year. Read all at about it here: https://www.upjohn.org/news/new-hires-quality-index-starts-year-dip-goods-sector-faces-headwinds-tariff-policy #Econsky, #tariffs04 Mar 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgaqikmt422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mg3jm5thes2wOur own @aaronsojourner.org's work was featured in NPR. Check it out at the link below. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Mar 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3jm5thes2whttps://bsky.app/profile/upjohninstitute.bsky.social/post/3mfrt6byxdk2jOur own @aaronsojourner.org will be participating in a webinar about the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge. See below for more details. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Feb 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:7fh5scncssculv2r6wigddff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrt6byxdk2j