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Why Employment Rate In Rise

Top reasons of employment rate recent increase

By Dr. Sulaiman AlgharbiPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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One piece of good news that has continued to make headlines as the world emerges from the pandemic catastrophe is the growth in the employment rate around the globe. People are getting back to work, economies are getting back on their feet, and businesses and companies are beginning to hire new employees. Since the lows that were recorded at the height of the epidemic, the employment rate has increased by 4.9 percent, as reported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), and this good trend is projected to continue in the following months and years.

The question, therefore, is: what factors have contributed to this remarkable rise in the employment rate? To begin, the distribution of vaccinations against COVID-19 has been an extremely important factor in this. Because of the vaccination program, many nations have been able to reopen their economies and reduce limitations, which has led to an increase in the number of enterprises and prospects for work. In a similar vein, the economic stimulus packages that were enacted by several governments all over the globe have helped to stimulate employment and investment, in addition to enabling businesses to keep employees that they may have let go in the past. This is the case since these packages have enabled corporations to invest more money.

The quick acceleration of the digital revolution is another aspect that has contributed to the growth in the employment rate. Technology has played a significant role in allowing companies to continue operating remotely despite the epidemic, and as a result, there has been a surge in the need for digital skills. During the pandemic, businesses were able to continue operating remotely, thanks in large part to technological advancements. This has resulted in the creation of new professional opportunities in a variety of fields, including cloud computing, data analysis, and cybersecurity. In addition, the epidemic has sped up the adoption of e-commerce and online business models, which has resulted in a rise in the need for workers who are knowledgeable about technology.

Thirdly, the changing nature of work itself is another factor that may be credited with contributing to the rise in the employment rate. Since the beginning of the epidemic, working from home and having more adaptable schedules and working arrangements have become increasingly widespread. Because of this, people are now able to work from home or seek prospects for self-employment, which has resulted in the creation of new jobs in the gig economy and made it possible for people to achieve a better work-life balance.

As the impetus for economic recovery and development continues, the predicted trajectory for the employment rate seems to be heading in an optimistic direction. According to projections provided by the World Bank, the global GDP would expand by 5.6% in 2021, which is anticipated to result in the creation of new employment across a variety of industries and sectors. It is anticipated that the rapid acceleration of the digital transformation as well as the ongoing implementation of the vaccination campaign will contribute to the expansion of the job market. In addition, the growth of environmentally friendly technology and investments in more sustainable practices may result in the creation of new employment opportunities in the renewable energy industry.

The fact that the employment rate has been on the rise all around the globe is an encouraging indicator of economic recovery and expansion. This progress has been made possible thanks to a number of factors, including the immunization campaign, fiscal stimulus packages, the digital revolution, and the changing nature of employment. Even if there are still obstacles in the way, it is anticipated that the trend will be favorable, which will result in the creation of more employment possibilities across a variety of sectors.

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Dr. Sulaiman Algharbi

Retired after more than 28 years of experience with the Saudi Aramco Company. Has a Ph.D. degree in business administration. Book author. Articles writer. Owner of ten patents.

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