The Workweek: Dec. 5, 2016
This week’s  picks include a story by the  that explores the United Kingdom’s immigration policies and the margin of errors in estimating migration levels. The  looks at possible policies from President-elect Trump to help working parents. And, the  found that older workers’ jobs options are more encouraging than previously thought — they are better educated and able to compete, plus able to find jobs even after retirement.
Most interestingly, the  published a series of in-depth interviews that asks people about their work, revealing the stresses and joys of all kinds of jobs. Read about the life of an army sergeant, a butcher, an improv teacher, a sexual assault nurse, and more.
The Workweek is a weekly roundup written by Indeed.com’s chief economist  that highlights the latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market. In addition to working with Indeed, Jed also pulled together all the research and data for the Shift Commission.