Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

With the ‘great resignation’ seeing millions of Americans quit their jobs as a way to pivot their careers, many are looking to upskill through alternative edtech. Maven, a cohort-based learning platform, is helping people to study niche and trending content with its influencer-led classes.

As the cost-of-living crisis rages on, US Gen Yers are ready to redefine the American Dream of climbing the career ladder. Canvas8 spoke to eight Gen Yers from across the US to understand their goals and priorities in the workplace, as they seek to navigate a fulfilling work-life.

Skills like visual communication are becoming highly coveted by employers, but many people don't have access to tools to help develop these skills. As a result of competitive job markets, people are increasingly looking to upskill to meet their own expectations and those of prospective employers.

Fears of a recession have prompted tech companies to freeze hiring or lay off significant parts of their workforce, hinting at the end of the 'great resignation'. While companies are looking to weather economic turbulence, workers are focusing on stability and upskilling at their current jobs.