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Employment numbers looked promising, but voters sent clear message the economy still feels far from healthy. The 2024 election results have laid bare a stark reality: Americans aren’t buying the rosy economic picture painted by recent job market numbers. Despite headlines touting low unemployment and thousands of new jobs, voters rejected the optimism and made it clear that they feel the economy doesn’t feel nearly as healthy as the numbers suggest.

Since 2021, Spotify has allowed employees to work from any location across the world, whether in an office or at home. HR chief Katarina Berg shares how the company has navigated the challenges of a truly flexible approach to work. In the years since the pandemic upended how we all work, many employers have returned to the office, often opting for a hybrid model that grants their employees some flexibility to work from home.

When bosses give their people not only a paycheck but a sense of purpose and responsibility, they will never have to worry. A new manager has hit the ground running. He lurks around every corner, catching employees whenever they stop to chat, talk on their phones, or take a moment to scroll through social media posts. 

Getty ImagesHigh prices helped Trump get elected. Economists say his proposals could also be inflationary. Lower taxes, new tariffs, and deportations are seen by some as driving inflation and higher rates. The Fed may be forced to hike interest rates if inflation rebounds, raising borrowing costs for Americans. A key sticking point for the 73,479,065 Americans (and counting) who voted for President-elect Donald Trump was inflation.

Getty Images; Jenny Chang-RodriguezTrump wants to cut taxes on Social Security benefits, impacting current and future beneficiaries. Experts warn these cuts could deplete the Social Security fund three years earlier than expected. Low-income baby boomers and younger generations would be most hurt by Trump's proposal. Donald Trump plans to make changes to America's Social Security system with his return to the White House in January.