Chancellor Rachel Reeves is contemplating tax rises in her Budget on 26 November. And she has said one of the key reasons is ...

All those thousands of hours that Australians put towards unpaid household work and care—cooking, cleaning and caring for family members—are an essential thread that keeps our economy stitched ...

You often hear older generations criticizing the younger generations. Whether they are criticizing manners, fashion, trends ...

Productivity analyses differ on how well AI can automate work, with smaller companies saying cutting head count doesn't tell their full stories.

Tariffs, trade restrictions, and new export-control rules made 2025 one of the most complex years in global logistics, forcing shippers to rethink sourcing, compliance, and cost structures. As 2026 ...

We project that in the next six weeks, the probability of a U.S. recession getting started in the next twelve months will be ...

The International Monetary fund released and article, based on an in depth report, analyzing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) impact on labor markets and productivity in Latin America and Caribe. The ...

In a wide-ranging interview, John C. Williams discussed the outlook for interest rates, his concerns about the labor market and the importance of the Fed’s independence. Here is a full transcript. By ...

Download PDF More Formats on IMF eLibrary Order a Print Copy Create Citation Switzerland’s labor productivity is generally higher than that in other advanced economy peers, although with significant ...

Imagine a farm in 2050. It's summer and solar radiation and humidity are peaking. Fruit picking machines hum and cooling mist sprays overhead. In the haze, a robot stands among the rows of fruit. It ...

On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter containing important reminders about how to calculate overtime pay for non-exempt employees who earn amounts in ...

Washington, DC, March 6, 2025-Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.5% in Q4 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 2.4% and hours worked increased ...