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Higher rates combined with rising pensions and healthcare costs are set to weigh on states’ finances. [Mart McDougall – Financial Times, 17 May 2023.] READ MORE

There are more than 83 million families in the United States, and 80.1% of them have at least one working family member. Here are some of the ways the Department of Labor supports working [...]

By prioritizing self-care, building in breaks throughout the day, and communicating effectively with colleagues, remote employees can enjoy the benefits of remote work while avoiding burnout and [...]

Designing environments that cater to the needs of children and teenagers requires a deep understanding of their developmental trajectories. [Isabelle Brocas – Psychology Today, 5 May 2023.] [...]

The growing imbalance in the size of the older and younger generations poses a challenge for intergenerational solidarity, with important implications at the economic, social and political [...]

For many non-office roles, the work-from-home phenomenon is clashing against the more traditional approach still being taken by many employers. [Sander van’t Noordende – World [...]

High-quality childcare can improve children’s development, raise family income and boost productivity – but there can be negative effects from low-quality provision.

Children continue to be victimized by practices and policies that prioritize adult desires above children’s rights. [Katy Faust – MercatorNet, 21 April 2023.] READ MORE

The Commission on Population and Development ended its fifty-sixth session on April 14th, 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, unable to adopt by consensus a draft resolution [...]

It is important for policymakers to consider these demographic trends when planning for the future of their own countries as well as those of their allies and competitors. [Kristian Alexander [...]