
Contributing author
Liz Wilke
was the Principal Economist at Gusto, where she researched the state of work and business in the modern economy. She is a veteran of both the technology and government sectors, where she directed research programs and public spending that supports dynamic, resilient companies and workers across the globe.
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The election is over and a new government will take over in January. What does this mean for small businesses?
Entrepreneurship
The Economy Explained – November 2024: High optimism, high uncertainty
Industry Trends
Businesses Started in 2022 Were Worse Off Than Businesses Started in 2021 Due to Inflation & Talent Shortages
Entrepreneurship
The Economy Explained – August 2024: A glidepath to rate cuts
Gusto for Partners
The Economy Explained – May 2024: The US Economy – Strong, but Soft
Gusto for Partners
2024 New Business Formation Report: Entrepreneurship Continues to Surge as New Technologies Open the Door for a More Diverse Set of Founders
Entrepreneurship
The Economy Explained, February 2024 – Early momentum, inflation progress, talent “normalization.”
Gusto for Partners
End Of Year Bonuses Decline in 2023
Labor Market Trends
The Economy Explained, November 2023 – Drifting towards looser talent markets, but continued financial tightness
Gusto for Partners
Leveraging the Global Workforce
HR
The Economy Explained – August 2023
Gusto for Partners
Making the Most of Remote and Hybrid Work
HR
The Economy Explained – May 2023
Gusto for Partners
The Economy Explained – February 2023
Gusto for Partners
Contract Work Is Growing As The U.S. Workforce Grapples With Labor Constraints
Global Hiring
Contracting is on the rise. Is your business ready to seize the opportunity?
Global Hiring
Presenting: The Economy Explained, by Gusto
Gusto for Partners
Retention is the best strategy for your business, and a good worker experience is the key.
Data Reports
Study: HR Practitioners’ Experience with Remote and Hybrid Work – Opportunities and Challenges
Remote Work
Quantifying the Rise of Remote and Hybrid Work – And What It Means For Growing Businesses
Global Hiring
March 2022 State of Business Survey: Business optimism is up despite increased hiring and inflation challenges
Entrepreneurship
Minimum wage increases are gaining traction to address the talent shortage, but work-life balance is the key to younger workers
Labor Market Trends
Inflation keeps eating up pay gains for workers, squeezing businesses
Labor Market Trends
Contractor Hiring Surges During the Pandemic. What Does It Mean for the Business Workforce?
Global Hiring
The State of Small Business Health Insurance through the Lens of Gusto Data
Entrepreneurship