Economic Impact

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The Carlex Glass America plant in Vonore, Tennessee, with a few employees departing, symbolizing the closure and job losses.
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Carlex plant closure impacts 325 manufacturing jobs in Vonore

By the end of September, 325 employees at Carlex Glass America's Vonore plant will be out of a job, a sudden closure that will ripple through the small Tennessee community.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 11, 2026
A stressed employee in a dark office surrounded by floating dollar signs, symbolizing the trillion-dollar cost of workplace stress on retention and productivity.
Hiring

Workplace stress costs $1 trillion annually, crushing retention and productivity.

More than a third (36%) of education staff in the UK had a wellbeing score indicating probable clinical depression.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 11, 2026
Diverse group of former Spirit Airlines employees looking towards a hopeful sunrise over the Florida coast, symbolizing new career opportunities.
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Florida Offers Job Support for Displaced Spirit Workers in State

An estimated 17,000 Spirit Airlines employees globally became unemployed when the company announced its closing, according to Florida Politics .

Nathaniel Brooks·May 6, 2026
Spirit Airlines employees looking for new jobs after the airline's sudden shutdown, with a backdrop of the closed terminal and empty tarmac.
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Spirit Airlines employees seek new jobs after Saturday's shutdown

By 3 a.m. on Saturday, Spirit Airlines flights were grounded, instantly stripping thousands of employees of their jobs, health insurance, and any advance notice, according to New Orleans CityBusiness

Nathaniel Brooks·May 5, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating in a modern office, showcasing skill-based hiring and project work, symbolizing the shift from traditional degrees to demonstrable capabilities in the evolving job market.
Insights

What Is a Skills-Based Economy and How Does It Impact Work?

The skills-based economy is transforming how we define professional value, shifting focus from degrees to demonstrable capabilities. This fundamental change impacts hiring, career progression, and the future of work.

Marcus Ellery·April 3, 2026
Recent university graduates stand at a symbolic crossroads, contemplating the challenging transition from academic life to a competitive and often mismatched job market, highlighting the skills gap.
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The Great Mismatch: Why Today's Graduates Face a Challenging Job Market

Recent university graduates are facing a crisis of confidence as the job market proves challenging, highlighting a significant disconnect between academic preparation and employer needs. This foundational issue demands urgent, systemic solutions to ensure a successful transition from campus to career.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 1, 2026