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In 2020, the global workforce lost an equivalent of 255 million full-time jobs, an estimated $3.7 trillion in wages and 4.4% of global GDP, a staggering toll on lives and livelihoods. While vaccine rollout has begun and the growth outlook is predicted to improve, an even socio-economic recovery is far from certain.
The choices made by policymakers, business leaders, workers and learners today will shape societies for years to come. At this critical crossroads, leaders must consciously, proactively and urgently lay the foundations of a new social contract, rebuilding our economies so they provide opportunity for all.
In this context, the Forum remains committed to working with the public- and private sectors to provide better skills, jobs and education to 1 billion people by 2030 through initiatives to close the skills gap and prepare for the ongoing technological transformation of the future of work.
A researcher has studied how to improve the success and well-being of students of color. This includes having classrooms that reflect their cultures.
The global labour market has shifted in light of factors such as a an aging workforce and COVID-19 so companies must master migration management to thrive.
‘Retrieval practice’ and ‘spacing’ are key strategies for learning, a psychology professor says. Learning how to learn is crucial to ensuring success.
More students are enrolling in college than ever before, but not all courses are created equal - here's how our study choices can impact the labour market.
Green entrepreneurship is growing faster than overall entrepreneurship, says LinkedIn’s Global Green Skills Report 2022. And more environmental jobs need skilled people.
People who combine different learning practices have the best chance of remembering information, according to a professor of psychology.
A new report highlights three major areas of intervention to improve the school-to-work transition for India's youth and prepare them for the future of work.
Young people in Japan are increasingly aware of international issues, but the development sector still struggles to attract talent. Better education is key.
The best way to design your workweek is to conduct a time audit, says Banks Benitez. This can cut distractions, create boundaries and optimize your time.
When facing hard decisions as a business leader, you need to get input from as many people as possible to understand the possible opportunities and risks.