Why do fewer than half of U.S. workers hold what research defines as a quality job? In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Gabby Burlacu of The Upwork Research Institute explores data from Gallup's American Job Quality Study 2025, revealing the five components that define job quality — and how most roles fall short.

Learn how leadership decisions around pay, scheduling, advancement, and employee voice shape the experience of work. Also discover how skilled freelancers are creating higher quality jobs for themselves through greater autonomy, flexibility, and skill development.

Whether you're an executive, manager, or team lead, this episode features actionable ideas to help workers on your team thrive — and increase productivity and innovation at your organization as a result.