The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 31, 2023

In a previous article , I explored how technology is generally not feeding through into productivity statistics. Data shows that despite considerable advances in technology in the last decade, productivity has largely remained flat. Moreover, the £750 fee for participation proves a significant obstacle for the smallest of businesses.

Productivity 113

Productivity Products Management Participative 113

HR Digest

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The labor force participation rates are quite astounding, with Trading Economics reporting that the numbers have decreased to 62.7 The highest point of the labor force participation rate reaches all the way back to January 2000 when 67.3 million in November 2021. percent in October 2023. million job openings in the U.S.

Participative 52

Participative Uncertainty Long-term Trends 52

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 10, 2023

The researchers believe that similar disparities existed in the United States, where commuting data suggests that around 17% of the workforce worked remotely during 2021, which, while significant, is some way below the estimates of around 40% that commonly appeared in public debates on the topic.

Short-term 119

Short-term Technology Globalization Analysis 119

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 2, 2021

While labor market participation among women had been steadily rising in the decades leading up to the pandemic, it fell dramatically during it, with participation rates in America falling to levels last seen in 1987. Indeed, whereas women made up 47% of learners in 2019, this had jumped to 52% by 2021.

Learning-by-Doing 124

Learning-by-Doing Course Report Participative 124

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 3, 2023

During 2021, research from the Business School (formerly Cass), City, University of London and Goldsmiths, University of London showed how remote workers value “third spaces”, such as cafes, bars, and even pubs, that they can work remotely in.

Library 52

Library Trends Creativity Advertising 52

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

2021 was expected to ease things a bit, but the resurgence of variants of the virus put paid to any plans of return to normalcy. As of June 2021, according to Quantum Workplace , 30% of employees considered themselves hybrid employees and 35% of employees reported working remotely. The labor market is skewed in favor of the employee.

Efficiency 105

Efficiency Operations Training Diversity 105

HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2022

According to Business Insider , in July 2021, JP Morgan Chase allowed its advisers to accept buy and sell orders from its wealthy clients for five cryptocurrency products. Its decision to include the cryptocurrency bitcoin can influence the market like no other. This can mislead participants about the risks and cause big losses.”

Banking 52

Banking Planning Participative Long-term 52