Hiring people without work experience
Last month, the U.S. lost 4.1 million days of work to strikes. American workers are striking at the highest rate in nearly a quarter-century. In fact, last month, strikes resulted in over four million missed days of work, according to the Labor Department, which is the biggest monthly total since August of 2000.
Recognizing quiet contributors on your team –...
The share of U.S. working moms has reached a record high The share of American women in the workforce is at a record high, with the surge unexpectedly being led by...
Managing people who are older than you
The Japanese workforce is getting older Japan’s labor crunch is leading a growing number of employers to hire older employees. In fact, last year, 40% of Japanese...
How to address your mistakes as a manager
What ever happened to the alleged recession? In early 2023, many economists predicted a massive economic downturn. Between skyrocketing inflation and a range of...
Kicking off a strong 2025
Hollywood’s struggles are taking center stage Hollywood’s entertainment industry has faced a perfect storm of challenges in recent years: market saturation, COVID-19 production shutdowns, and...
Letter from the editor: a year in review
Alabama’s prison labor system is exploiting its inmates A recent investigation by the Associated Press looked into how more than 500 businesses in Alabama lease...
Maximizing new employee energy
Japan is introducing a day off to boost babymaking 2024 marks the 16th consecutive year of population decline in Japan, which has the world’s highest...
Finding the leadership sweet spot
Developing countries are fighting China’s factory overflow Amidst Trump’s threats of increasing tariffs on Chinese goods, China is turning to developing...
Making the most of exit interviews
America’s economy is booming The U.S. economy is currently growing faster than any other advanced economy, with GDP expanding by 11.4% since late 2019. In comparison,...
Leading in divisive times
Trump is threatening tariffs on top trading partners President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, along...
Enforcing gratitude on your team
Ivy League degrees may lock you out of your dream job Leading American universities like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton used to give job applicants a significant...
Navigating the holidays with your team
Tech workers are losing more perks Once a powerful tool for attracting top talent, the era of lavish work perks in the tech industry – from gourmet meals to on-site...
Finding your leadership flair
Young doctors are questioning the workaholic culture of the job Much to the chagrin of their older colleagues, members of the newest generation of doctors are adamant...
Giving an impactful performance review
Immigrants are leading America’s labor force growth Immigrant workers are going to be the only source of labor force growth in the US in 2025, according to new...
Creating a non-managerial growth path
Western governments & businesses are no match for Chinese espionage Last month, a Chinese state-linked firm hacked 260,000 internet-connected devices across the US,...
How to gracefully shift directions
UK men are demanding better paternity leave Men across the UK are draping baby slings on male statues nationwide to draw attention to the country’s inadequate...
Uncovering hidden talent on your team
Gen Z doesn’t aspire to climb the corporate ladder Unlike previous generations, which viewed management roles as a sign of career success, 72% of Gen Zers prefer to...