The Massachusetts Workforce Association (MWA) is sharing this opportunity on behalf of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, especially to individuals who interact with employees outside of Boston. The Worker Voice Project, a qualitative research project run by the Federal Reserve System, aims to better understand the needs and experiences of employees who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The Federal Reserve's community development strategy, the national discussion on work, and the Fed's policy will all greatly benefit from research that sheds light on worker perspectives and experiences. The Worker Voice Project is an effort from the Federal Reserve System to hear perspectives from workers, particularly low-wage workers and workers of color, across the country. This project builds on an understanding that policies impacting many workers are often created without considering the perspectives of those directly impacted. The lack of direct engagement with workers limits the Federal Reserve System’s understanding of current economic conditions and labor market dynamics that inform policy. The Federal Reserve hired Public Works Partners, a public and nonprofit sector consulting firm based in New York City, to facilitate focus groups with job seekers and career changers during 2022. When is this? We are looking for […]