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McKinsey’s findings on progress in gender parity
Today women comprise 29% of the C-suite, way up from 17% in 2015. Yet improvement in representation has been notably slower at the entry and manager levels.
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What’s Behind The Drop in Job Tenures?
Tenure continues to decline since its high in 2012. Research shows that female workers, and younger workers overall, were more likely to be short-tenured employees.
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Labor productivity surges while Amazon ends WFH
US labor productivity has soared in the last five years, far more than other countries. The U.S.’s comparative advantage in technology likely played a key role. Other factors include a more flexible labor market, stronger investment in innovation, and a robust government stimulus that helped fuel a faster post-pandemic recovery.
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Why the rise in unemployment is overblown
In July’s disappointing report, almost the entire month-to-month increase in unemployment came from “unemployment due to temporary layoff,” i.e. people who expect to be recalled to work. A sign of impending recession? Probably not.
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Hiring rate reaches a 10-year low
Month-to-month increase in unemployment came from a surge in one category (BLS, NBER) – In July’s disappointing report, almost the entire month-to-month increase in unemployment came from “unemployment due to temporary layoff,” i.e. people who expect to be recalled to work. A sign of impending recession? Probably not.
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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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Bringing global urgency to climate action
Climate action calls for a global commitment to sustainable practices and a transition away from fossil fuels. These are some organizations making contributions to climate action.
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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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Reducing inequalities within and among countries
To reduce inequality, we need comprehensive policies that promote equitable wealth distribution, and access to education and healthcare. These are some organizations making contributions to reduced inequalities.
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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.