Business
Avocado Toast or Not, Millennials’ Income Woefully Low Compared to Previous Generations
Education and employment do not equal economic control (or success) for today’s millennials, but they are finding new ways to succeed.
September 23, 2021
The Labor Shortage Will (Eventually) Be Good for Employees and Businesses, Here’s Why
The pandemic gave workers a taste of remote and hybrid work. This experience provided a more flexible work-life and increased productivity. The shortage of workers and skill gap creates an opportunity for better working conditions and pay as work conditions evolve.
September 22, 2021
Two Years After Its Failed IPO, WeWork Will (Finally) Go Public
Two years after its failed IPO under then CEO, Adam Neumann, WeWork is finally set to go public. The company is due to begin trading in late October, 2021, on the New York Stock Exchange.
September 21, 2021
Will DE&I Gains Regress With The Rise Of Remote And Hybrid Work?
Given the unique set of challenges that remote and hybrid work presents to DE&I efforts, workers and employers alike need to be vigilant so that the gains made are not abruptly lost.
September 21, 2021
Developers Are Betting On Live-work-play Communities To Attract New Tenants
The future of how we work and how that relates to our lives is evolving rapidly, and many new concepts may come to fruition in the not-so-distant future, such as the live-work-play community. Living, working, socializing and entertaining locally has multiple benefits, which is true in both large cities and lower density areas.
September 20, 2021
Is Working From Home (Successfully) While Parenting Even Possible?
The coronavirus pandemic has created the perfect opportunity for employers to rethink how they support parents. While paid parental leave is a good start, working parents need more than that, they need ongoing support from their employers.
September 17, 2021
Future Of Work: Engineering A Better Way To Find Talent During The ‘Labor Shortage”
Keren Rubin, a former food engineer turned VP of PeopleOps, has applied engineering concepts to people management. The result? A team of highly motivated and engaged employees.
September 17, 2021
Despite Hiring Optimism Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels, Jobs Created May Not Reflect That
ManpowerGroup’s latest employment outlook survey found that hiring optimism has return to levels not seen since pre-pandemic.
September 14, 2021
74% Of Office Workers Support A 4-day Workweek, Is It Realistic?
The pandemic has accelerated numerous employment trends, including remote working and the 4-day workweek. Reducing working hours has been shown to maintain or increase productivity, as well as improve workers’ wellbeing and work-life balance. The 4-day workweek may become a reality as attitudes towards work change.
September 13, 2021
The Green Economy Provides Many Gig Jobs
Ever wondered how the shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources will impact the economy? We explore how a green economy works and its impact on jobs, skills, and the future of work.
September 10, 2021
Future Of Work: The 15-minute City Is Closer Than Ever To Becoming a Reality.
The pandemic changed companies’ attitudes to flexible working. Hybrid and remote work models are the norm and now the idea of the 15-minute city is gaining traction, which is the concept that cities should center structural planning around ensuring car-free access to basic necessities and the workplace.
September 10, 2021
70% Of Employees Have Enjoyed The Return To The Office
Eden Workplace, in conjunction with Wakefield Research, created a post-COVID return to the office survey to understand how employees are actually feeling about being back in the office.
September 9, 2021
How the Metaverse Will Change the Future of Work
The metaverse is often described as the next version of the internet — a shared, virtual space that is persistently online and active.
September 9, 2021
Reimagining The “Tech Campus” Workplace Experience For Suburbia
The Connell Company is redeveloping The Park to create a shared campus experience in suburban New Jersey.
September 7, 2021
Nothing Beats In-Person Communication, But These Online Tools Come Pretty Close
Cat Johnson’s latest Convo brought five coworking specialists together to share their tried-and-tested communication strategies to foster a vibrant workspace community.
September 6, 2021
