If you want to see the future of the economy, don’t look at GDP. Look at the first rung of the career ladder—and who’s getting pushed off it. A new analysis drawing on millions of real payroll records shows a sharp, early employment hit for young, entry-level workers  in occupations most exposed to generative AI—especially where tasks skew automatable. Overall employment remains solid, but beneath the surface, the composition is shifting. That combination—headline strength wi

The Storm Brewing on the Pacific Coast Oregon, Washington, and California—states representing over one-third of U.S. GDP—are exhibiting alarming signs of economic distress that could signal broader national implications. From surging law school applications to record auto loan defaults, multiple indicators suggest the West Coast is teetering on the edge of recession in late 2025. axios+3 ​ Job Market Deterioration Accelerates Washington lost 5,400 jobs year-over-year through

The statistics are stark and undeniable: leadership burnout has jumped from 52% to 56% in 2024, with middle managers experiencing a devastating 71% burnout rate. Even more alarming, 43% of organizations have lost half their leadership teams to this epidemic. This isn't just a human resources problem—it's an organizational crisis that threatens the very foundation of how we lead and sustain business performance.​ The reality is that burned-out leaders don't just harm themselve

The erosion of definitive reality in business management and leadership is increasingly undermining the ability to take risks, make sound decisions, and foster consistent enterprise-wide growth. In an era where trusted metrics—be they Department of Labor statistics or academic grades—are openly questioned, the foundation for strategic decision-making wobbles with every headline and internal policy change. Research shows that this instability is triggering profound shifts in r

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