Socioeconomic class

To find newly affluent consumers, look beyond the megacities.

Researchers talked to students and recruiters to understand how employers can better engage with this often-overlooked talent pool.

The US economy today borders on schizophrenic. To be sure, we are seeing signs of positive momentum. The last three months have delivered almost 250,000 new jobs per month on average. Great news, but at the same time, unemployment is growing and now exceeds nine percent. Both consumer confidence and small business confidence is higher […]

The pandemic is putting the differences into stark relief.

Market data can drive fairer compensation and boost employee retention.

Class is an unspoken barrier pervading professional workplaces.

In 10 studies with over 3,000 participants in the U.S. and India, participants with a growth mindset supported increasing low-wage workers’ compensation more than those with a fixed mindset.

Ten policies platforms like YouTube and TikTok can adopt to spread the wealth.

Companies should care about "inclusive prosperity."

Six ways academia and industry can work together to build a more equitable system.

An interdependent approach to teamwork can help employees from low-income backgrounds shine — and make your whole organization more productive.

Unrealistic targets are just the start.

Unchecked power is dangerous in anyone’s hands.

He showed up, talked about jobs, and treated voters with respect.

The continent’s rising consumers don’t fit easily into standard classifications.

Traditional tuition-reimbursement policies often don’t work for the employees who could benefit the most — hurting employers and employees alike.

The reasons for Trump’s win are obvious, if you know where to look.

And it can affect your performance at work.

Including these lenses alongside race, ethnicity, and gender can help your organization move toward more meaningful change.

By using a structured analysis, organizations can truly begin to deliver on the promise of pay equity.