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Harvard Kennedy School announces American Service Fellowship

We are launching a new program to provide full scholarships for at least 50 American public servants and military veterans.

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Workers experiencing rising indoor heat exposure, according to new report

Indoor heat exposure is a growing problem for service sector workers, according to a new report by the Harvard Kennedy School-based Shift Project. The report found widespread instances of indoor workers feeling overheated and regularly experiencing temperatures over 80 degrees.

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Public sector fellowship programs are key to getting young people into government. When these programs are eroded, talented workers go elsewhere.

Elizabeth Linos, Public Policy and Management Professor at Harvard Kennedy School, examines how public sector fellowship programs can help recruit and retain government talent.

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Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans

Harvard Kennedy School technology and security expert Bruce Schneier and Harvard Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society affiliate Nathan Sanders explain where AI has an advantage in the workforce—and where humans have an edge.

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Paid sick leave laws improve coverage for service workers, but broader benefits are limited

Research from the Shift Project examines the effects of paid sick leave laws.

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Will President Trump's tariffs bring back jobs? Harvard economist weighs in

Gordon Hanson, Peter Wertheim Professor in Urban Policy, explains the history of tariffs, why they fell out of favor with U.S. policymakers, how they may not be the best approach to bring back jobs, and more.

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HKS Professor Iris Bohnet and researcher Siri Chilazi say they’ve cracked the data-driven code to help organizations create workplaces that are more fair, more cohesive, and more productive.

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Public sector fellowship programs are key to getting young people into government. When these programs are eroded, talented workers go elsewhere.

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