Work Week

Welcome to Work Week, where we dig into the latest and greatest questions about the world of work — backed by equal parts hard data and fresh perspective. Tune in each week(ish) to find out what the latest emerging research tells us about how to make work, work better.

Hosted by Gabby Burlacu and Ted Liu from the Upwork Research Institute (and their AI proxies.)

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Gabby Burlacu

Senior Research Manager, Upwork Research Institute

Dr. Burlacu is Senior Research Manager of the Upwork Research Institute, where she studies how organizations are adjusting their cultures and talent practices to access skilled talent in a rapidly evolving world of work. Her research has been featured in a variety of peer-reviewed studies, articles, book chapters, and media outlets, and has informed strategy and technology development across a range of Fortune 500 companies. Gabby received her Ph. D. in industrial-organizational psychology from Portland State University.

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