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New data shows that employees are, by and large, refusing to return to the office despite incessant calls for them to do so. The Big Picture: COVID brought about one major change to the workplace — WFH arrangements. While employers would love to close Pandora’s box in the name of productivity, loyalty, and teamwork, employees […]
In the realm of online food trends, nothing is going quite as viral as “Dubai chocolate” — a rich chocolate shell filled with pistachio cream and a shredded dough called kataifi. The Big Bite: Viral food and beverage trends are shaking markets, tastes, and even supply chains. But deciding which trends are fleeting and which […]
New studies have found that there are now more Americans becoming millionaires — by a huge margin — than ever before. The Big Account: Thanks to soaring home valuations and regular investment in index funds, the average American has been on a rocket ship of wealth, at least on paper. That means there are plenty of Americans who […]
The tech industry is starting to embrace a work schedule called “996” — 9 AM to 9 PM, six days a week. Why It Clocks: The 72-hour workweek has long been a controversial staple of China (although activists are trying to change that), and it seems the American tech industry views that intense work culture […]
Young Americans are shifting their budgets not because their finances are that bad, but because the headlines make it seem like the economy overall is that bad — a new phenomenon known as “vibe-based budgeting.” Why It Hits: One thing that’s for sure is that there’s a lot of uncertainty in the economy right now, […]
Gen Z is already feeling the work burnout and is now planning mini-retirements every year or so to recharge. Why It Hits: Thanks to a challenging job market, depressed wages, and the threat of displacement by AI, workers are feeling the squeeze from all sides, leading to burnout. Taking periodic breaks from work tracks when Gen Z already […]
Gen Z has run out of money this year, resulting in decreased spending across various retail, product, and service categories. The Big Picture: There’s nothing more desirable to brands than young consumers — the generation that drives trends and builds lifelong customers. When they stop spending, it can have a ripple effect across culture. Behind […]
These days, it’s an employers’ world, and workers are just living in it. The Big Picture: During the post-pandemic “Great Resignation” from 2021 to 2023, employees had the upper hand and used it to negotiate for pay raises, benefits, and remote-work options. That era is over — and employers are gaining back all the ground they […]
Despite legal requirements that limit many workdays to eight hours, most workers today can never really disconnect from their jobs. The Big Picture: Today’s average worker has a workday that starts before they wake up, continues after they’ve gone to sleep, and even dominates their weekend. Remote workforces and corporate communications apps like Slack and […]
Young people — especially college grads — face an extremely punishing job market. The Big Picture: The pool of available jobs, especially those that require a college degree, is shrinking. Over 40% of college graduates in their early- to mid-20s are working jobs that don’t require a college degree, and one in five job seekers […]