Upwork Welcomes Kelly Monahan as Managing Director of New Upwork Research Institute
20 Junho 2023 - 10:00AM
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s work marketplace, today
announced that Kelly Monahan, Ph.D., has joined Upwork as managing
director to launch the new Upwork Research Institute. In this new
role, Monahan will expand Upwork’s existing body of research to
study how scalable workforce models perform in unpredictable
periods, adapt to new technologies like Generative AI, and
ultimately how they can transform organizations and drive business
growth. Monahan joins Upwork from Meta (Nasdaq: META), where she
was a director of future of work research, and she held previous
research roles at Accenture and Deloitte.
“It’s an honor to join Upwork and be a part of founding the new
Upwork Research Institute,” said Monahan. “The next wave of
business transformation is here and our Research Institute is
committed to studying the organizational changes and team
transformation that leaders must embark on to navigate the here and
now while also preparing for the future. Through our data and
research, we hope to serve as a consistent source of truth to guide
and inform leaders on everything from workforce design to
Generative AI adoption and beyond, providing a resource business
transformation leaders can leverage throughout their careers.”
“Kelly brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding of
the study of organizational behaviors with her to Upwork, and we
are thrilled to have her take on the role of managing director of
the Research Institute,” said Melissa Waters, CMO, Upwork. “The
macro environment around work is rapidly evolving, especially with
the emergence of Generative AI, and the research, insights,
technology, and guidance that we produce for Upwork’s clients are
essential to help businesses operate effectively amid this changing
landscape. Kelly's experience in directing research and advising
leaders on workforce innovation will be critical as Upwork and our
customers continue to adapt to uncertainty and impactful market
forces.”
To stay informed about future announcements and research from
the Upwork Research Institute, visit
www.upwork.com/research-institute/stay-informed.
About UpworkUpwork is the world’s largest work
marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent from
across the globe, as measured by gross services volume. We serve
everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises
with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and
talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.
Our talent community earned over $3.8 billion on Upwork in 2022
across more than 10,000 skills in categories including website
& app development, creative & design, customer support,
finance & accounting, consulting, and operations. Learn more at
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