Richard Johnson
Future of Work Economist at Self-Employed
Expertise: Economics, data science, industry trends and career growth
Richard Johnson is a future of work economist with a background in data science and economics. He previously worked as a future of work economist at Glassdoor. Johnson holds a master’s in computer science with a focus on economics from University of Chicago.
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AI usage is surging, but we haven’t seen a productivity boost in macro-level economic data. Are the benefits just a mirage?
Companies may have been too eager to gain short-term benefits from automation, and rehiring for transformed roles will be more expensive.
Google’s embrace of AI-driven search will transform it from a gateway to the web into the final destination. What can we expect from the shift?
SpaceX has officially filed the paperwork for an IPO. Let’s take a closer look to see what it might signal for the future of the economy.
Although AI is replacing some jobs, it’s simultaneously creating entirely new categories as well. A whole shadow labor market is evolving to support AI systems as they become embedded in businesses around the world.
The increasing adoption of AI automation is compressing early-career jobs. How should new graduates get a foothold in the economy now?
A recent article from Citrini Research suggests we’re on the verge of an AI-driven economic meltdown. How likely is their version of the future?
As AI adoption accelerates, role specialization increases across the tech industry and, eventually, the economy at large. Our expert explains how to get ahead of the curve.
Our expert looks at some of the macro trends that will shape the tech job economy this year.
The rapidly changing economy is erasing the old distinction between tech and trade jobs. Our expert explains how workers can thrive.
Despite fears that the AI revolution might make computer science degrees obsolete, they’re actually more valuable than ever.
Higher H-1B visa fees may reshape the global tech landscape. Our expert analyzes the coming changes.