Jobs are up, wages less so – and lower purchasing power could still lead the US into a recession
Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha - Don’t be overly fooled by seemingly rosy jobs data heading into the Labor Day weekend. Yes, the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August 2023 – faster...
Why Google, Bing and other search engines’ embrace of generative AI threatens $68 billion SEO industry
Ravi Sen, Texas A&M University - Google, Microsoft and others boast that generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT will make searching the internet better than ever for users. For example, rather than having...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before transitioning to regular employment, while volunteering allows for practical skill development and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact. The European Commission offers the Blue Book programme, a 5-month paid traineeship open to all EU citizens with a limited number of places also allocated to non-EU nationals. Trainees gain hands-on experience in various areas of EU policy-making, human resources, translation, and other fields, contributing to projects that shape the future of Europe. Applications for traineeships starting in March 2025 are open until 31...
Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations
Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University - The campaign to fight U.S. inflation by upping interest rates has been going on for a year and...
Netflix is still growing its subscriber base – here’s how a local approach is helping
Jean Chalaby, City, University of London - Netflix had a tough year in 2022. Big rivals such as Disney and Amazon Prime were circling, and viewers seemed to be...
Using your phone at work can help to balance your home life – new research
Eoin Whelan, University of Galway - You might not think twice about using your phone while you’re at work. Maybe you need to send a quick message to a family member or a friend, or catch up on the news. Then there’s that dental appointment which needs to be booked – and while you’re at it, you may as...
“Creating Prosperity Together”: How the social economy model saved the English city of Preston
For a long time, Preston was the centre of industry in England. But when the city’s big companies decided to move production to low-wage countries, the economy collapsed and Preston plunged into a...
How smaller businesses can become net-zero influencers and enablers
Richard K. Blundel, The Open University - What if all of the UK’s 48,000 hairdressing salons and barbershops started...
