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Working Mothers Are Important Contributors to the U.S. Labor Force

HR Digest

Similarly, 42 percent of working mothers would look for higher pay, and 29 percent work seek additional training to boost their careers. The UN Women website states that by increasing female employment in OECD countries to match the levels presented by Sweden, GDP could be boosted by over $6 trillion.

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Has Covid Reversed Inclusivity Gains Made Over The Past Decade?

The Horizons Tracker

And if they stay, they may see their careers suffer due to reduced ability to focus on their work,” the researchers explain. “In the long run, women losing or leaving their jobs in bulk will not only negatively affect global GDP. It will also reverse the progress that was being made before the pandemic.”

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Research Explores The Economic Benefits Of Remote Work During Covid

The Horizons Tracker

The findings emerged after GDP data was collected for each country, alongside the number of people employed and the hours they put in each week. The analysis found that GDP would likely have fallen by around twice as much during 2020 if remote working was not the option it ultimately was. Declining output.

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Amazing AI Facts That Could Change The World

Strategy Driven

The demand for data scientists will be over 50% more than the supply, making it a VERY smart career path to follow. PWC believes global GDP will rise by 14% by 2030 due to AI. VC investors are increasingly investing in machine learning and AI capabilities, making it a great career to choose. Bank of America. Wells Fargo.

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How Skills Will Be Crucial As We Adapt To The Post-Covid World

The Horizons Tracker

The report highlights how should this trend continue, it could raise British GDP by £4.1 The data highlights the rapid adoption of various digital technologies by small and medium-sized businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. billion per year. Crucial for a successful recovery.

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Helping The Less Well Off Means Recessions Are Shallower

The Horizons Tracker

The author reminds us that in the past 11 recessions, while GDP fell by around 2% and unemployment rose by the same figure, this doesn’t tell the whole picture. The paper highlights how recessions seldom affect workers, or indeed companies, equally.

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Local Solutions Needed To Reduce Labor Shortages

The Horizons Tracker

Meanwhile, the Labour Party seeks to expand employment support by devolving it to local authorities and embedding career advisers in health services to assist individuals in finding work. Compared to other countries, the UK spends relatively little of its GDP on active labor market programs, including public employment services.