Explore how the One-Third Rule estimates changes in labor productivity from shifts in capital investment, impacting economic growth and living standards.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. worker productivity dropped at a faster pace than initially thought in the first quarter, driving labor costs sharply higher at a time when businesses are already facing ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. worker productivity grew a bit faster than initially thought in the fourth quarter, helping to curb labor costs and providing a boost in the fight against inflation.

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - U.S. worker productivity increased moderately in the third quarter, resulting in only a gradual slowdown in labor costs that could cast a cloud over the inflation outlook ...

Workers are getting more done with AI, but at a cost. Employees that take advantage of the latest AI tools reported a 40% boost in their productivity, according to a new report from freelancing ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 1(Reuters) - U.S. worker productivity growth accelerated in the second quarter, keeping the increase in labor costs in check, and further brightening the inflation outlook. Nonfarm ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. worker productivity dropped in the first quarter for the first time in nearly three years, resulting in a surge in labor costs that could squeeze margins for businesses at a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jandra Sutton writes about productivity & success at work. Flexible work arrangements are no longer a nice-to-have, they’re a ...

Anyone who’s had to go to work on a hot summer day knows how exhausting it can be. Brain function slows, commuting is more uncomfortable and, for people who work outdoors, simply staying safe becomes ...

As global temperatures continue to rise, the risks to workers’ productivity and health also are worsening, a United Nations study released Friday found. For every degree above 20C (68F), worker ...

A worker installs an engine at the General Motors assembly plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Photo: Getty Images Though recent jobs figures showed hiring by companies flattening, the rarity of mass ...

AI can revive Australia's lagging labor productivity, mirroring a global trend. Rather than displacing jobs, AI will automate routine tasks, especially in service sectors like healthcare, freeing ...