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Human Change Brief - The birthrate continues to decline

Two researchers from the University of Pittsburgh's business school conducted a study on a group of companies listed on the S&P 500, focusing on 137 companies with Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates and 320 without such mandates from June 2019 to January 2023. They gathered publicly accessible information on each firm, including financial reports and employee feedback. Their analysis sought to identify factors influencing a company's decision to adopt RTO policies, such as size, financial health, and CEO attributes, and to assess the impact of these policies on employee contentment and the company's financial performance.

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Human Change Brief - Return to office doesn’t work

Two researchers from the University of Pittsburgh's business school conducted a study on a group of companies listed on the S&P 500, focusing on 137 companies with Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates and 320 without such mandates from June 2019 to January 2023. They gathered publicly accessible information on each firm, including financial reports and employee feedback. Their analysis sought to identify factors influencing a company's decision to adopt RTO policies, such as size, financial health, and CEO attributes, and to assess the impact of these policies on employee contentment and the company's financial performance.

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Human Change Brief - Boomers aren’t moving

Older Americans' preference to age in place is becoming more apparent in demographic trends, a Redfin analysis shows. Although "homeowner tenure" dipped slightly from its 2020 peak, homeowners now keep their properties for an average of 11.9 years, up from 6.5 years in 2005. This analysis, drawing on county records to examine median U.S. homeowner tenure by year, points to a trend largely driven by older adults, particularly baby boomers, who are opting to stay in their homes longer.

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Human Change Brief - The end of the nuclear family

A recent study sheds new light on the phenomenon of "deaths of despair" in the United States, revealing a complex racial disparity at its core. Traditionally associated with drug, alcohol, and suicide fatalities, these deaths are now understood to encompass a broader spectrum of causes, impacting white Americans disproportionately despite their generally lower levels of severe psychological distress compared to Black and Hispanic populations.

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Human Change Brief - Deaths of Despair

A recent study sheds new light on the phenomenon of "deaths of despair" in the United States, revealing a complex racial disparity at its core. Traditionally associated with drug, alcohol, and suicide fatalities, these deaths are now understood to encompass a broader spectrum of causes, impacting white Americans disproportionately despite their generally lower levels of severe psychological distress compared to Black and Hispanic populations.

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Human Change Brief

It's striking how many millennials, those between 26 and 41, are moving back in with their parents these days.

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Why Employers Are Upskilling and Reskilling Experienced Employees

You may have heard the terms “upskilling” and “reskilling.” Both are important to employers who want to keep their workforces resilient in rapidly changing industries. Some markets are more sensitive to transitions than others. However, all employers need to ensure their teams have what it takes to remain competitive.

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Assistive Technologies to Update Your Home

Living in a comfortable home is vital for everyone, but reaching this feeling of comfort can be hard for those living with a disability. Factors like hearing impairment, limited mobility, or vision challenges can all make it harder to get around your home.

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Effective Planning for a Late-Life Career Change

You might think of a career change as something someone in their mid-twenties might consider. After all, young workers at the beginning of their careers have ample opportunity to grow their skill sets in areas beyond their degrees. They can start over from scratch pretty easily, with few questions from hiring manager

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