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The Future of Work

S1 Ep11

September 17, 2021  |  Flatland  |  1 min read

Reporter Credits:

Cody Boston, Producer

A year and a half of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a vastly different workforce where entry level positions are hard to fill and workers are demanding a higher standard.

Companion Article

  • Future of Work: The Big Quit

    The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many people to reassess their relationship with careers, employers and workplaces. This is Flatland’s first installment in the “Future of Work” series.

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