Workforce

External factors like climate change, an unstable economy, political polarization and an increasingly mobile workforce have made bringing children into the world less popular.

Analysis from Revelio Labs shows that the average length of 17,000 laid off workers was 1.2 years.

Despite the evolution that work structures have undergone in recent years, one adage seems to be sticking: the traditional 8-hour work day.

“For every 100 men promoted from entry level to manager, only 87 women are promoted, and only 82 women of color are promoted,” McKinsey stated.

The overall desire for honest and supportive leadership was seen amongst all age groups, meaning that factors that can improve workplace culture will inevitably improve the experience for all workers.

A 2020 survey from the Cornell Research Institute shows that 10% of Americans were covered by repayment agreements, also referred to as Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs).

The Labor Department’s new worker classification rule could give freelance workers the same protections as employees. But do they want it?

60% of respondents cite leader and manager effectiveness as their top priorities for 2023, according to Gartner.

The UK’s unemployment rate has dropped unexpectedly, reaching an almost 50-year low. But this is leading to concerns over labor shortages, which is restricting company expansion.

Research suggests there is a “generational clash” between those who prefer hybrid and home-based work, and those who prefer to keep work in the workplace.