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NORC at the University Chicago
NORC’s understanding of the factors that drive labor markets helps policymakers, organizations, and the public make more informed decisions.

Globalization, the ongoing digital and AI revolutions, the after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a host of other factors are constantly changing the kinds of work Americans do, how they work, where they work, and what and how they get paid. Understanding these trends is a vital first step in driving innovation, productivity, workforce development, and job growth and job satisfaction.

NORC has been at the forefront of helping businesses, government agencies, professional associatations, and other stakeholders explore national and global employment trends, studying issues as diverse as how people age through the workforce, the availability and effectiveness of job training and career preparation programs, how health and disability affect employment, and how technology is changing how people learn and work.

Labor & Employment Experts

Highlighted Projects

Gates Millennium Scholars Longitudinal Outcomes

Examining the effect of a program to support high-achieving, low-income college students of color

Client:

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Creative Expression, Job Readiness, and Economic Opportunity

Examining how the arts and creativity can make people more employable

Client:

James Irvine Foundation

The Lower-Wage Workforce: Employer and Worker Perspectives

A two-part study of how lower-wage workers and employers think about jobs and opportunities

Client:

The Associated Press