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HYBRID WORK: IN OR OUT? • 46% of professionals will look for a new job if they are asked to work in the oce more. • 1 in 5 employers want to increase number of days in the oce. • 47% of professionals cite long commutes as a key deterrent to spending more days in the oce. • Two-fifths of professionals say decisions regarding hybrid and flexible working arrangements are the number-one issue influencing workplaces in 2024. • Over half of professionals plan to go into the oce more only to meet employer needs. –KPMG survey YEARN TO LEARN WHAT THEY EARN? • 45% of managers say it would be uncomfortable if the people they manage knew how much they earn. • 52% believe salary transparency is helpful in attracting and retaining talent. • Only 25% of people know how much their boss earns. • 83% of Americans believe employees would benefit from full salary transparency. • 83% of Gen Zers are comfortable sharing their salary, compared with just 33% of Boomers. –USA TODAY Blueprint survey
NEARLY 80% of industrial companies lack the knowledge or capacity to successfully use arti cial intelligence. 84% expect AI to provide new or better services. 82% expect an increase in quality from AI.
ALL ABOARD THE LUNAR EXPRESS In preparation for a permanent human colony on the moon, DARPA has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to develop a lunar railway concept, as part of the 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. The envisioned railroad network could transport humans, supplies, and resources for commercial ventures across the lunar surface— contributing to a space economy for the United States and international partners. AMAZON LOGISTICS DELIVERS BIG TIME Of the four largest parcel carriers—USPS, Amazon Logistics, UPS, and FedEx—only Amazon Logistics grew volumes year-over-year, and by a huge 15.7%. One year after passing FedEx in parcel volumes, Amazon Logistics has now passed UPS and is gaining momentum on market leader USPS. –Pitney Bowes annual U.S. Parcel Shipping Index
–Spotlight on the Future 2024 study, Aras
THE TRUCK STOPS HERE The Trucker Path surveyed 1 million+ drivers on their top truck stop amenities. The results: 1. Abundant parking 2. Clean showers 3. On-site restaurant Of note, healthy/fresh food beat out high-speed diesel pumps.
PAY DAY The gender pay gap is narrowing year- over-year, with executive women earning an average of $452k , compared to executive men’s average of $461k . When isolating director and vice president roles as a pipeline of future C-suite executives, women are leading
in average total compensation. –ON Partners 2024 Women’s Report
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