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Gen Z Will Rise as a New Powerhouse in 2024

Allwork

The data shows that from the late 1970s until late 2011, Baby Boomers have long been the largest generation actively participating in full-time work. Then, Generation X (Gen X) had a small period from 2012 to 2018 when they were the largest participating generation.

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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

Success

In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. These are skills we can transport to all other aspects. To me, ultrarunning is about solving puzzles, testing limits and expanding grit.”

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A Growing Number of Freelancers are Providing Professional Services to Businesses

Small Business Labs

.  Like prior years, the 2019 study focuses on the growing group of highly-skilled independent professionals (freelancers, independent consultants, etc.) million in 2011 to 5.9 million in 2018.  This, coupled with the growing demand for skilled independent workers, is resulting in more choosing to do this work.  

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Independent Workers Feeling More Secure

Small Business Labs

  Back in 2011 when we first starting asking about this in surveys, we assumed the vast majority of independent workers would view self-employment as being less secure than having a traditional job.  In 2018 49% of full-time independent workers feel working independently is more secure than having a traditional job.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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Remote work options can help utilize the unique experience and skills of minorities, increasing diversity and equity. . 2018). . References, methods, and procedures for this study can be found in the Methods and Procedures PDF. . Key Findings: . Offering parents remote work options can put $8 billion back into the economy. .

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

Ideas.Ted

Hard to believe, but in 2018, only roughly 3 percent of US employees worked from home, reports management researcher David Burkus. asks Suleika Jaouad, who had to face her own mortality in 2011. Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad (TED Talk: What almost dying taught me about living ) .

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