Jun 20, 2023

The so-called “Great Resignation” goes global

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A survey of workers in 46 countries finds about 25% of them plan to change jobs within a year, and nearly half plan to ask for an increase in pay. The survey, from accounting and consulting firm PwC, finds the number of people planning to quit has risen compared to last year. Plus, the Chinese tech giant Alibaba is reshuffling leadership. And, how a decline in support for the Black Lives Matter movement is showing up in corporate America.

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Race and Economy

Businesses are quieter on social justice issues as support for Black Lives Matter dips

by Kimberly Adams

Jun 20, 2023

Although companies are more cautious about their initiatives, most U.S .workers support focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Minneapolis protestors in 2020, the day following the murder of George Floyd. Public support of Black Lives Matter has dipped significantly since 2020's racial justice protests.

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