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Settling for Less: the Tradeoffs of Job Hopping
More workers have accepted a smaller paycheck when changing jobs — and the trend predates the pandemic.
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From Gratuity to Gravity, the Rising Impact of Tips
An increasing share of restaurant worker income comes from tips (Square Payroll Index, 2024): The restaurant industry is about 10% of the total U.S. workforce, and the majority of its 12.4M workers rely on tips for significant income. These tips are becoming a larger share of restaurant worker income, but they are also more volatile due to changing consumer behavior and economic downturns.
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Indeed Hiring Lab’s shocking finding about AI disruption of job skills
Researchers assessed the feasibility of a current Large Language Model performing tasks based on specific skills. They examined over 2,800 skills in Indeed’s taxonomy. And guess how many of those skills were rated as “very likely” to be automated by GenAI? Zero.
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Grants for cybersecurity, workplace safety & more
Hundreds of millions in new funding opportunities for skills training have been announced in recent days.
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Helping life thrive below water
Safeguarding life below water is essential for the health of our oceans and the well-being of future generations. These are some organizations making contributions to life below water.
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A circular economy on responsible consumption and production
Responsible consumption and production requires a shift towards circular economies, where resources are managed efficiently. These are some organizations making contributions to responsible consumption and production.
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Making cities and communities sustainable for everyone
To create sustainable cities and communities, we need well-planned cities with policies supporting healthier living environments for all. These are some organizations making contributions to sustainable cities and communities.
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A future built on industry, innovation and infrastructure
To achieve this vision, we must ensure that the benefits are accessible to all while minimizing harm to the environment. These are some organizations making contributions to industry, innovation and infrastructure.
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Ensuring quality education for all global citizens
To achieve quality education for all, we need to prepare individuals for a rapidly changing world. These are some organizations making contributions to quality education.
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Companies to Watch: Renewable Energy
These companies are revolutionizing the renewable energy sector, from advanced solar technologies to breakthroughs in wind power — and driving the transition towards a sustainable and clean energy future.