Has the Decline of Knowledge Work Begun?

Has the Decline of Knowledge Work Begun?

When Starbucks announced last month that it was laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees, it highlighted a disturbing trend for white-collar workers: Over the past few years, they have seen a steeper rise in unemployment than other groups, and…

Has the Decline of Knowledge Worker Jobs Begun?

The New York Times notes that white-collar workers have faced higher unemployment than other groups in the U.S. over the past few years — along with slower wager growth. Some economists wonder if this trend might be irreversible... and partly attributable to AI: After sitting below 4% for...