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As technology and the labor market rapidly evolve, so too does the value of a high school diploma. Despite the changes, one thing remains true: Education is still the cornerstone of career success.
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How can job loss be bad for health, and recession be good for it?
The negative effects of job loss have been well-documented and fairly well-understood. But why would studies also suggest that health improves during a recession? The reasons may surprise you.
Robots won’t steal our jobs if we put workers at center of AI revolution
Rather than fret about how many jobs future technologies will destroy, we should focus on how to shape them so that they complement the workforce of tomorrow.
Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?
The holiday began as a strike against excessive workweeks but now bears little resemblance to its worker-centric origins, even as the founders' gains are slowly lost.
How robots could help bridge the elder-care gap
Robots have the potential to help support a growing population that wants to age in their own homes. But those helpful machines won't be the humanoid butlers of science fiction.
How noncompete clauses clash with US labor laws
Nearly one in five employed Americans is bound by a contract restricting moves to rival companies. Here's one way to make those arrangements less common.
UAW’s loss at Nissan auto plant masks genuine progress for organized labor
Although workers at a Nissan auto plant in Mississippi rejected a proposal to join the United Auto Workers Union, organized labor has reason to be optimistic about its future.
How union stakes in ailing papers like the Chicago Sun-Times may keep them alive
Giving labor unions a financial stake in a company such as a newspaper can offer unique advantages that could benefit employees, society and the bottom line.
McDonald’s and the global revolution of fast food workers
A global movement of low-wage workers is improving conditions for fast food employees and others in the U.S. and around the world. A Dartmouth labor historian examines the movement's origins.
Labor Day 2016: Six essential reads
Whether you're spending the holiday shopping for bargains, barbecuing with friends or striking for better pay, here are a few Labor Day highlights from our labor experts.
Why a four-day workweek is not good for your health
The idea of a four-day workweek sounds great, and many companies have tested or even implemented it, citing happier, healthier workers. But here's why it may not be healthy.
It’s time we reinvented labor for the 21st century
The link between labor's decline and stagnating worker pay has convinced some politicians that we need to rebuild unions. What we need are new labor policies for tomorrow's workforce.
Profs: Small government is bad for your pursuit of happiness
Research shows that government interventions decried by the GOP actually make people happier.
How on-call and irregular scheduling harm the American workforce
A significant share of the workforce wakes up every day without knowing at what time they'll work – or even if they will earn anything at all.
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