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• Job outlook for electrical and electronics engineers - as well as computer hardware engineers - is set to grow 5% through 2032. IEEE Spectrum
• Alat, partnering with global companies, including Softbank Group and Carrier Corp, to manufacture industrial robots, electronics, and semiconductors for advanced industries, intends to create 39,000 skilled jobs by 2030 and eventually export its hardware. Fast Company Middle East
• An increase in the production of AI-related hardware will inevitably lead to the creation of more advanced manufacturing jobs in Mexico and could help spur innovation in other manufacturing sectors. Mexico News Daily
• Russia hopes that China will relieve some of the economic damage that sweeping sanctions have inflicted, which China is happy to do as long as it does not impinge on its own relationships with the west. Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost
• Whereas the United States was formed under the Enlightenment concepts of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the Russian state historically has consolidated power in its political leader to resist threats - real and imagined - from external sources. The Hill
• While China and others may promise economic stability, democracies remain attractive because they offer more freedom, equality and opportunities to pursue happiness. The Guardian
• Although a more recent development, many Jamaicans could be experiencing even more happiness in the near future, with a recent announcement of plans to increase the minimum wage by 44%. Visual Capitalist
• Chatbots will become available to shops in 2023, allowing them to provide customers with a more personalised shopping experience, cut down on wait times, and increase overall customer happiness. MediaOne
• The Joy Philosophy has been crucial to MINISO's ongoing success, and that a brand that can make consumers happy will eventually become a super brand adored by consumers. PR Newswire
• An AP Government discussion on how redlining has contributed to the wealth gap in America could challenge, at least in part, the principle that meritocracy or character traits, including hard work ethic, are not racist but fundamental to the right to pursue happiness and to be rewarded for industry. The Hill
• The use of fossil fuels has been a significant contributor to the issue of global climate change, which poses a threat to the health and happiness of both current and future generations. Yahoo News
• Employees place a great amount of value on learning new skills, so savvy companies may find that utilising the latest tech will keep employees happy as it helps them develop professionally, while also making their jobs better and easier. CPI Media Group
• In 2019, the UAE launched the National Wellbeing Strategy 2031, a comprehensive plan aimed at further improving the quality of life through a number of policies and initiatives, designed with the wellbeing and happiness of people first. WAM
• If wellbeing is so strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction, then rediscovering community in the 21st century could be the answer to a happier life. BTR News
• In the last 12 months, 38% of senior business executives say they have expanded remote work to keep employees happy and to moderate wage-growth pressures, and 41% say they plan to in 2024. CNBC
• Returning customers will spend 67% more than new customers, so it behooves retailers to keep their existing customers happy. Small Business Currents
• TikTok thinks 2023's trends will be affected by the increasing cost of living, and that marketers will see users coming to TikTok seeking new ways to achieve success, happiness and wellbeing. Tubefilter
• In a world of limited resources, leading retailers will invest sufficient time and money in other aspects of their customer value proposition, such as high in-stock rates and convenient shopping experiences, to turn a happy holiday into long-term loyalty. Bain
• 33% of customers expect bars and restaurants to offer a good range of alcohol-free beverage options, and more than a third of Americans say they are happy to visit completely alcohol-free bars or restaurants, a similar number expecting all bars to have a good range of alcohol-free beverage options. Modern Restaurant Management
• Even in the US, there's evidence that companies are using remote work as a tool to moderate wage growth - some workers are happy to let them do so - and NBER research suggests that international remote workers could provide corporations even more savings. Insider
• Brands that want to attract new customers and keep existing customers happy in 2022 and in 2023 will need to implement ways to own and shape as much of the shopping experience as possible. Geektime
• Steelcase found that while 45% would be happy to work from home, and the Fidelity data found 39% of people said if their employer offered more flexibility or remote work, they could be enticed to say in their role longer. SHRM

Last updated: 03 November 2024