by dankeelan | Sep 16, 2025 | Featured, Future of Work
About 52% of employees feel hopeful about the future of work, yet more than a third feel depressed, according to a Sept. 10 report from the O.C. Tanner Institute. Notably, when employees feel a strong sense of hope, they are five times more likely to...
by dankeelan | Sep 16, 2025 | Featured, Future of Work, Leadership
As AI continues to automate tasks at an unprecedented pace, the most competitive edge in tomorrow’s workforce won’t be technical—it will be emotional. In an age dominated by algorithms, empathy may become our most essential skill. Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of...
by dankeelan | Sep 16, 2025 | Age, Featured
For the first time in U.S. history, there are more Americans over 62 than under 18. With the national workforce getting older every year, many economists argue that having people keep working longer than they used to would help maintain a robust labor market. But it...
by dankeelan | Sep 9, 2025 | Featured, Healthcare, Jobs, U.S. Economy
America’s labor market has slowed markedly in recent months. If it weren’t for job gains in the health-services sector, it would barely be growing at all. Health services, which include healthcare and social assistance, have long been an engine of U.S. job growth,...
by dankeelan | Sep 9, 2025 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy, Unemployment
The economy added just 22,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3% from 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. August’s job report also included a downward revision to June, which showed the US economy lost 13,000 jobs that month. It’s...
by dankeelan | Sep 9, 2025 | Construction, Featured, Skilled Trades
A 2025 survey of more than 1,300 general contractors nationwide found 92% reported difficulty finding qualified workers. The report from the Associated General Contractors of America states that another 45% of employers reported that labor shortages are leading to...
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