Tag: workers
A Dramatic Increase in Depression Over the Past Five Years
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite the fact that most Americans have jobs – evidenced by historically low unemployment rates – it appears that the mental well-being of U.S. employees reached a five year low […]
Majority of Americans are Preparing for Retirement
Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to T. Rowe Price’s second annual survey focused on workers participating in the gig economy, 56% of independent workers are actively saving for retirement (excluding independent workers who identify as already retired). Significantly […]
Workers are Not as Quick to Accept Initial Job Offers, Demanding Negotiations
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday’s job seekers are confident in their bargaining power, suggests new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. More than half of professionals surveyed (55 percent) tried to negotiate a higher […]
Mobile Device Reliability Anxiety Among Mobile Workers And Economies
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew research released today shows that mobile device reliability is having an enormous impact on the health and well-being of mobile workers, with over 40% experiencing stress or anxiety due […]
The Economic Case for Raising Immigration Levels
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a new policy brief, the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED) details major benefits of raising U.S. immigration levels. The Power of More Foreign-Born Workers identifies the potential economic […]