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Why It’s Time to Retire the Term “Hybrid Work”

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Research from Future Forum and conversations with industry experts are helping employers cut through the noise about hybrid work and think more strategically about supporting flexibility. . The word “hybrid” gets used a lot relative to workplace strategy, but it may be time to retire the term. .

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Economic Uncertainty is Driving Baby Boomers Back to the Workforce

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sped-up their retirement plans due to layoffs, health concerns, and changing work attitudes — contributing to what was termed the “Great Retirement.” Rowe Price’s Retirement Saving & Spending Study, 20% of retirees continue to work full- or part-time, and 7% are actively job searching.

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Navigating the Corporate Ladder: The Impact of Career Breaks on Women’s Leadership Roles

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According to the report, only 34% of women in the U.S. workforce hold VP roles and around 27% in C-suite positions. Upon re-entering the workforce, women often find themselves navigating challenges to balance professional aspirations with personal responsibilities.

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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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In most of the regions analyzed by the report, more women were found to be participating in the online gig economy than they were in the general labor market. According to the World Bank’s report, this localization of the online gig economy is likely to help countries that are struggling with unemployment rates among younger demographics.

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Switzerland Struggles With Labor Shortages, Considers New Workforce Strategies

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Switzerland’s labor market is facing a dilemma where despite a low unemployment rate, there is a persistent shortage of labor across many industries. This paradox, as analyzed by Deloitte , is further complicated by an ageing population that tends to favor part-time employment.

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Small Business Owners Getting Older and Not Planning to Fully Retire

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Also interesting is Barlow's findings on small business owner retirement plans. In general, small business owners are not the retiring type. They found average small business owner with plans to retire is planning on retiring at age 67.  Also, only 68% of small business owners report plans to retire.

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Gen Z Will Rise as a New Powerhouse in 2024

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The report also lists other trends to look out for in the upcoming year. There’s a trend towards increasing wages, but it’s reported that this will come with the potential erosion of non-cash benefits. In the tech industry, a notable change is the expected decline in equity compensation.

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