Economic trends Learn about the global economic trends affecting the world of work. What we can learn from the world’s most trusted professions When competence is fueled by good motives, it creates something everyone can believe in. Do we have a labor issue or a pay issue? Two experts debate the underlying causes of the current labor shortage happening worldwide. About 40% of low- and lower-middle-income countries already spend less on education than international organizations recommend. The cost of education around the world Falling government spending and pandemic learning losses will negatively affect the future labor force, as we show in these eight infographics. Building new capitals Around 40% of all nations have contemplated relocating their capital cities. What’s driving this trend, and where do workers come in? Never stop learning Being curious about the world around you is the first step towards a lifetime of learning. The crisis of care Shortages, overtime, burnout: In the third year of the pandemic, health care workers are not OK. Does society trust workers enough for universal basic income? Two experts sound off on whether people will want to keep working if universal basic income (UBI) is available for all. How countries around the world are tackling the pandemic slump Targeting recipients for direct cash payouts is the key to global economic recovery, a Yale economist says. The story of global remittances in 6 charts The money that people working far from home send back to their families — remittances — makes a big difference, especially in times of crisis. About 3.5 billion people live in places highly vulnerable to climate change Global migration in 6 charts The pandemic changed the game. Here’s what international migration looks like in 2024. How money moves around the world More than $717 billion in remittances moved globally in 2019 — but the cost of sending money varies widely depending on the destination. How musicians are getting paid in the pandemic Physical album sales are just 3% of their peak in the year 2000, music streaming services pay peanuts, and the pandemic halted touring. But artists are embracing new ways of making money. How the pandemic is moving the war for talent After two years of pandemic life, workers are reconsidering what they want and how they want to live. What’s a would-be employer to do? Has the time finally arrived for Universal Basic Income? With so many people around the world losing work during the pandemic, interest in UBI is on the rise. What have we learned so far? India became the first country in the world to mandate corporate social responsibility spending in 2014 Global banking in 4 infographics Financial inclusion is on the rise around the world, but barriers remain, especially in lower-income countries and among rural populations. Bringing humanity to the boardroom In 2014, India mandated corporate social responsibility spending for all large companies. Now CSR funding tops $2 billion annually, with half of those funds dedicated to pandemic relief in 2020. Why pandemic recovery will play out in rural and urban areas differently The coronavirus pandemic has affected every country in the world, but its effects are playing out very differently in urban vs. rural places, exacerbating existing inequalities. Income security: A basic human need Poverty is so stressful that it can change the way the brain works. Ensuring income security is essential in this pandemic era. Sign up to keep up to date with ReThink Q.
