Reworked: A Conversation on an Inclusive Recovery for Workers
This brief defines an equitable workforce recovery as one that acknowledges and examines the root causes of employment disparities; targets interventions to disproportionately impacted populations; removes barriers to work, training, and education; encourages improved job quality and supports workers; and increases access to career pathways that lead to financial stability. Furthermore, the brief examines the current state of the workforce in the aftermath of COVID-19 and provides recommendations for what's needed when building an equitable recovery. Download this brief
An equitable workforce recovery means realizing the full potential of our talent pipeline by removing artificial barriers, providing investments and innovation, and investing in people. We explore these ideas in an introductory brief and as part of a Q&A series conducted with the following subject matter experts:
- Jhumpa Bhattacharya, Vice President of Programs and Strategy, Insight Center for Community Economic Development
- Kathryn A. Edwards, Economist and Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
- Michelle Holder, Incoming President and CEO, Washington Center for Equitable Growth
- Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe, Founder and President, Women’s Institute for Science, Equity, and Race
Targeting Interventions to the Most Impacted Women

Bringing Women Back to Work

The "Shecession": Policies, Preferences, and Pink-Collar Jobs

NOTE: Conversations with experts were hosted individually and the responses are presented in conversation with one another. The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia or the Federal Reserve System.