This report details the results of a mixed-methods study that used a survey and focus groups to assess Philadelphians’ experiences related to income, work, expenses, and life satisfaction.

This toolkit offers lessons on using community-engaged qualitative research practices gleaned from the Federal Reserve’s Worker Voices Project and shows how others can employ these methods in their own work.

Exploring how workers can reach their fullest individual potential is an area of significant research at the Philadelphia Fed. In this perspective, President Patrick Harker expands on how this work supports our goal of achieving maximum employment.