Viewfinder: Unrest in South Africa
Residents throw stones during clashes with riot police in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8th, 2017, following a demonstration over land grabbing, housing, and unemployment in the area.
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Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Pledge May Be At Risk With His Border Wall
In one of his first tweets as president, here’s how Donald Trump promised to spend taxpayer dollars: “We…
The Future of Work: In Defense of Less Work and More Leisure
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: Addressing the Global Crisis of Youth Unemployment
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Five Studies: Should We Care If People Aren’t Working?
With Baby Boomers retiring, our focus should be on giving workers choice and agency—even if that means fewer full-time workers.
The Future of Work: The World Needs a New Business Model
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: We Have Been Here Before
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: Don’t Blame the Robots
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Learning to Make Sense of Dollars and Cents
Only nine percent of 15-year-olds in the U.S. demonstrate the type of financial competency necessary to make informed decisions.
No, a $15 Minimum Wage Won’t Turn Los Angeles Into an Unemployment Nightmare
Economic research suggests that raising the minimum wage doesn't automatically lead to a decline in employment.