34 Big Ideas to define 2024, minimum wage increases and the polarizing office holiday party

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Big Ideas 2024

Every December, LinkedIn editors ask our community of Top Voices and experts to share the Big Ideas they believe will define the year ahead. The result? 34 ideas that reflect on where we’ll go from here — at work, at home and beyond. Members’ expertise about Big Ideas within their industry will be shared throughout the month of December. See the full list here .?

What Big Ideas do you think will emerge in 2024? Share your thoughts on one of the 34 ideas or make your own prediction in a post, article or video with #BigIdeas2024 .

Several states bumping minimum wage in 2024?

Nearly two dozen states are ramping up for minimum wage increases in 2024. Nebraska, California, Rhode Island and more will increase their rate to at least $16 per hour. Washington state will raise theirs to? $16.28 per hour , the highest state minimum wage in the country. Although wage growth for lower-earning workers has reached two-decade highs, Bloomberg cautions that high inflation may eat away at the wage gains for many .?

Chime in using #LocalEconomy: Have you seen the impact of minimum wage increases in your area?

Topics on the rise

Adding your voice to these conversations this week using #TheInsider can increase your opportunity to be discovered by new audiences.

• A new Bloomberg survey predicts the S&P 500 will hit a record high in 2024.
• New York plans to invest $1 billion into Albany NanoTech Complex to build "next-generation chips .”
• Netflix latest venture into live sports will feature an exhibition match between? Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz,

We’re all experts in something and we all have knowledge and experiences to share. Lean into exchanging information with like minds on the platform around a different topic each week.?

This week's topic: Office holiday parties

’Tis the season for atypical end-of-year celebrations . While traditional office holiday parties might include secret Santa gift exchanges and cocktails, this year many companies are opting for more unique and inclusive experiences like pickleball lessons, guacamole-making competitions or murder mystery parties. This new type of celebration cuts ties from seasonal connotations and avoids the possibility of unprofessional behavior induced by alcohol, according to Bloomberg . Since many struggle to navigate the traditional holiday party offering, alternatives could be here to stay.?

Comment below: Share your thoughts on attending end-of-year celebrations versus holiday parties.?

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Comment of the Week?

Each week, we’re recognizing one insightful tip or takeaway from our Expert Exchange. This week’s Comment of the Week goes to career strategist Sweta Regmi for her response to last week’s question about remote 'double-dipping' .??

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