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Office of the Future of Work Overview & Approach
On September 4th, 2019 Governor Polis signed an
Executive Order creating the Office of the Future
of Work which...
Will serve as the central point of contact for the State’s effort to…
▪ Understand, prepare for, and develop effective policy and programmatic solutions to respond to the changing economy
▪ Raise awareness about the future of work
By …
▪ Working in partnership with other state departments
▪ Creating an ongoing working task force
▪ Convening summits with diverse stakeholders across different regions
To explore ways Colorado can…
▪ Modernize worker benefits and protections
▪ Develop a skilled and resilient workforce
In order to build an inclusive and equitable economy of the future
The future of work refers to the impact of
globalization, technological advances, changing
demographics, and market forces on the work
we do and how we do it.
Four forces at work
Colorado’s Diverse Communities
McKinsey Global Institute, July 2019
Overall Approach
● New and applied research
● Listening sessions
● Working groups
● Alignment of current efforts
Raise awareness
● Convene regional stakeholders ● Hold a statewide summit● Develop a Future of Work Colorado
Website with online tools and resources
● Publish content to inform and engage local and state stakeholders
Identify policy and program solutions
● Identify, support, and promote existing policies and programs
● Align programs and funding for target populations
● Develop policy and program proposals
Resulting in Colorado’s Future of Work Roadmap
Specific Areas of Exploration
Modern worker protections &
benefits
Prepare target populations for
the future of work
Digital transformation
plans for individuals,
employers, and communities
Future of Colorado
Vision: A future where all Coloradan workers have access to education and skill training that is connected to meaningful and sustainable employment.
Regional DiversityUser-Centered Left Behind Coloradans
Specific Areas of Exploration
Modern worker protections &
benefits
Digital transformation
plan for all
Prepare target populations
Worker protections and the social safety net need to be modernized in order to support the people most vulnerable to the changing economy, and to ensure all types of workers are protected and have access to a living wage as work continues to evolve. Year 1: Establish a working group to explore modern worker protections and job quality.
Expand the definition of ‘digital transformation plans’ and empower individuals, employers, and communities to create their own. The Office will build awareness and equip Coloradans with tools and strategies to effectively understand what the future of work means for them and how to increase their resilience. Year 1: Focus on regional engagement and tool/resource development.
Understand the impact of the future of work on target populations, and realign government programs to better prepare them for success in the future of work. Year 1: Focus on: New Americans, people with disabilities, mid-career professionals, justice-involved, and mature workers.
Key Goals Cross-Cutting Lens
Regional Diversity
Acknowledging the distinct needs of Colorado’s communities.
User-Centered
Designing with the end-user in mind.
Left Behind Coloradans
Focusing on minority populations and Coloradans that feel left behind in Colorado’s economy.
Process
Nov - Jan
Research, outreach
campaign, and working
groups established
June
Future of Work
dashboard launched
October
Goal Setting &
Landscape Analysis
Feb- May
Regional Convenings and
Statewide Summit
July
2020 Roadmap Published
August
Policy Agenda
Completed
Key Partners
To successfully address the challenges the future of work brings, we will need to work together at every level and in every community.
Upskilling, Training, and
Education providers
Economic Developers
and Business Development
Thought Leaders, Research Groups
State Government
Agencies
Non-Profit Orgs. and
Local Service Providers
City and County
Government
Industry, Business, &
Entrepreneurs
Learners, Workers, and
Advocacy Groups
Aligned for Colorado’s
future
Media
Local and State Elected
Officials
Ways to engage
Research▪ Identify best practices or models for worker protections,
benefits, digital transformation or target populations▪ Support or participate in pilot studies to inform policies ▪ Participate in working group
Convenings & Summits▪ Host or attend a regional convening▪ Sponsor, present at, attend a statewide summit
Publications & Resources▪ Participate in working groups to develop digital
transformation framework▪ Share ideas, questions, feedback with the OFOW to
inform publications▪ Share ideas, programs, interventions your community is
using
