Articles by tag: Demographics
In a workforce landscape being shaped by inflation, supply chain evolution, geopolitical tide shifts, and rising next-gen technology, businesses are increasingly recognizing the value of integrating older, experienced workers into their labor strategies. The allure lies not only in the seasoned skills these workers bring but also in their financial independence, which often allows […]
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Exploring US Consumer Payment Trends and the Resilient Demand for Cash
The Federal Reserve System’s FedCash® Services has disclosed the findings from its 2022 research into the payment habits of US consumers, suggesting enduring trends established during the pandemic. Key findings from the survey reveal a slight decline in cash payments, accounting for 18% of all transactions. On-person cash holdings witnessed a $5 increase from 2021, […]
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What’s Next for Higher Education Enrollment?
Covid-19 has disrupted scores of institutions across the United States and worldwide, higher education included. As the 2021 spring semester draws to a close, research reveals that enrollment rates are declining, and, in some instances, those dips are significant. According to a National Student Clearinghouse Research Center study, undergraduate enrollment dropped 4.5%, while two-year colleges […]
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Rewriting the Playbook for Predicting Consumer Demand
First Insight approaches retail with a forward looking view to consumers via predictive analytics. Through their extensive longitudinal data they are formulating insights around how consumers are being reconditioned. They are seeing a convergence of demographics and a shift to online happening as people shift to staples and stockpiling, but what does the future […]