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60 Million Workers Rethink What’s Worth Buying

60 Million Workers Rethink What’s Worth Buying
60 Million Workers Rethink What’s Worth Buying
July 31, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A dollar can only stretch so far. For 60 million Labor Economy workers, each trip to the checkout can involve hard choices about what to...

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The Cost of Showing Up Is Changing the Price of Labor
The Cost of Showing Up Is Changing the Price of Labor
July 29, 2026  |  Economy

Ask what expensive gas does to a household, and you’ll get the familiar answer. It squeezes the budget. Less to spend, more to worry about....

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17% of Labor Economy Workers Miss Shifts Because of Higher Gas Prices
17% of Labor Economy Workers Miss Shifts Because of Higher Gas Prices
July 27, 2026  |  Transportation

The cost of getting to work is starting to determine who gets to work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Earned Wage Access Reaches Workers but Fails to Win Them
Earned Wage Access Reaches Workers but Fails to Win Them
July 15, 2026  |  Payroll

On-demand pay was supposed to address a straightforward mismatch. Employees earn money every day, but traditional payroll systems release it every one or two weeks....

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Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused
Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused
July 07, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Earned wage access has largely solved the question of availability. The remaining challenge is persuading workers that it deserves a place in their regular financial...

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How Pain at the Pump Just Became a Staffing Problem
How Pain at the Pump Just Became a Staffing Problem
June 26, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The shift isn’t worth the drive, and workers are doing the math. “When the Drive Isn’t Worth the Pay: How Fuel Costs Reshape Who Can...

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Only 21% of Labor Economy Gets Week’s Notice for Schedule Changes
Only 21% of Labor Economy Gets Week’s Notice for Schedule Changes
June 25, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For many hourly workers, the most useful financial tool may not be a bigger paycheck, but a clearer view of when that paycheck will arrive...

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WorkWhile Targets the $20 Billion Labor Economy Scheduling Gap
WorkWhile Targets the $20 Billion Labor Economy Scheduling Gap
June 17, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

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