Axios6 days agoBusinessGen Z's wobbly path to the career ladderA significant portion of 18-24 year olds had no income from wages in 2022, with youth mental health impacting workforce participation and mismatched job skills for degree holders. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoEurope newsWhat Happened When This Italian Province Invested in BabiesFamily-friendly benefits contribute to stable birthrates in Bolzano despite Italy's low birth rate. Affordable day-care services can help boost birthrates and support women's participation in the workforce. [ more ]
Axios2 months agoWomen in technologyThere are more women in the global workforce now than before COVIDThe share of women in the workforce is exceeding pre-pandemic levels globally. Tighter labor markets and flexible work options have contributed to the increase in women's workforce participation. [ more ]
Fingerlakes1.com3 months agoNYC politicsHochul announces training fair for I-81 viaduct project workers | Fingerlakes1.comGovernor Hochul announced a training fair for employment in the I-81 Viaduct project in Syracuse. The fair aims to connect job seekers with training programs to prepare them for employment in the infrastructure project. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoPublic healthImproving women's health could add at least $1tn a year to global economy'Closing the gender health gap could add at least $1tn (790bn) a year to the global economy by 2040. Every $1 invested to improve women's health could generate $3 for the economy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoHealthImproving women's health could add at least $1tn a year to global economy'Closing the gender health gap could add at least $1tn (790bn) a year to the global economy by 2040. Every $1 invested to improve women's health could generate $3 for the economy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoHealthImproving women's health could add at least $1tn a year to global economy'Closing the gender health gap could add at least $1tn (790bn) a year to the global economy by 2040. Every $1 invested to improve women's health could generate $3 for the economy. [ more ]
Washington Post5 months agoWomenIndia's women are staying in school longer - but not for their careersFemale education levels in India have increased, but women's participation in the workforce has decreased. Women's education is driven by the desire for educated daughters-in-law, not improved job prospects. [ more ]