Work and Workforce

Retail employs more people in the US than almost any other sector. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong with retail, it is time for all of us who care about economic mobility to recognize the unique role retail can play in expanding the middle class.

The central tenet of the American dream is the idea that if you work hard, you can succeed. Is this dream still attainable?

Heather Boushey, author of the upcoming “Finding Time: The Economics of Work-Life Conflict,” explains how generous work-life balance policies benefit everyone, including employees, businesses, and the economy as a whole.

For all workers, there are only 24 hours in a day to accomplish both job and home responsibilities. While racing the clock is a universal experience, the challenge is particularly acute for those with de-stabilizing job schedules who live with little or no economic cushion.