
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 Kelly Monahan, Gabby Burlacu and Ted Liu from the Upwork Research Institute (and their AI proxies.)
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusiness NewsTech News | |||

Workers today are more digitally connected than ever — and yet many feel like they have less time to do meaningful work. In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Gabby Burlacu explores how organizations can use AI to escape meeting overload and reclaim focu... more
Can AI finally deliver on the long-anticipated promise of a shorter work week — or is it quietly pushing organizations toward longer hours and higher expectations?
In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Gabby Burlacu of The Upwork Research Institute bre... more
Can a business grow without adding more full-time employees? In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Gabby Burlacu of The Upwork Research Institute explores why headcount is no longer the most reliable signal of success. Instead, small and medium-sized bus... more
The promise of AI is speed and efficiency — but what happens when outputs create more problems than they solve? In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Gabby Burlacu, Senior Manager at The Upwork Research Institute, unpacks the concept of "AI slop" — low-e... more
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The presenter used AI to generate her voice reading a script. No one asked for this Upwork. Was hoping for a chill discussion with actual freelancers… I won’t be listening to this lol.
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Focusing on the modern workplace, this show explores a variety of pertinent issues related to work dynamics, productivity, and the impact of technology in shaping labor environments. Episodes often investigate topics such as the integration of AI tools, workplace anxiety, and innovative business strategies that redefine traditional metrics of success. With insights drawn from emerging research, the series is characterized by discussions about the balance between productivity and well-being, the role of freelancers, and the changing perceptions of leadership in a technology-driven world. Notably, it emphasizes both data and practical recommendations, making it a useful resource for listeners seeking to navigate contemporary work challenges a... more
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