Economic Woes, Voting For Crypto, Developing Workers, and Medicare Misery
John Gerzema
CEO @ The Harris Poll | NYT Bestselling Author, Pollster and Strategist.
The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll
Good morning from Aspen. Yesterday, Libby Rodney and I took the stage at the 20th annual?Forbes CMO Summit ?to present a talk on turning societal signals into marketing action. Things are hectic here, so more details next week.
This week, we have four new stories:
1. Crying Wolf On The Economy: The Guardian-Harris Poll
Across the board, Americans still seem to be down about the economy – negativity that has persisted since Harris Poll and the Guardian first asked voters their thoughts about the economy last September and again in May .
Takeaway: Since the last poll in May, the economy has improved across several key measures. Inflation fell to 2.5% in August , the lowest since 2021, and has been going down for the last five months. Though some?anemic job growth reports have been reported , unemployment is still relatively low at 4.2%. The stock market hit record highs in September. All of this is despite the decades-high interest rates, which the U.S. Federal Reserve only started to cut this month.
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2. Voting On Crypto: Grayscale-Harris Poll
The economy may be on the minds of the majority of voters. Still, crypto has become increasingly important this year on the ballot for a growing number, as shown in our latest collaboration?with Grayscale, covered by CoinDesk .?
Takeaway: "Crypto has certainly become a topic of discussion in the 2024U.S.. election. Voters increasingly indicate they own Bitcoin, or may own crypto in the future, and want to support future-forward political candidates interested in learning about crypto as an investment and emerging technology," said Craig Salm, Grayscale'ss Chief Legal Officer."Our data reinforces that crypto transcends political party affiliations and can be a uniquely unifying issue in American politics."
3. Career Mobility Matters: EdAssist by Bright Horizons-Harris Poll
In our newest research with EdAssist Bright Horizons featured in Forbes , we find that career development is a critical factor in retaining and attracting talent and a vital way for companies to invest in their employees.
Takeaway: "To help lessen employee burden, companies must provide the right benefits that address education barriers head-on. This can result in a more loyal workforce and boost a business's bottom line by helping attract and retain top talent," said Diane Bartoli, Senior Vice President of EdAssist by Bright Horizons."Forward-thinking companies that make education investments that simultaneously enable employees to learn and advance will find themselves winning both the talent war and the reskilling revolution while building a workforce ready for the future."
4. Medicare'ss Moment: Nationwide-Harris Poll
With Harris’s recent announcement proposing Medicare pay for home health care for the first time, our recent study with Nationwide on Medicare was aptly timed, given Americans' increasing concern about the program's future.?
Takeaway: "Concerns about the future of Medicare are adding another layer of uncertainty for Americans as they consider how they'll manage health care costs in retirement," said Kristi Martin Rodriguez, senior vice president of the Nationwide Retirement Institute."With high living costs already squeezing household budgets, many are worried about having enough saved to cover their long-term health care. Given the current pressures and potential for future health care cost increases, it is never too early to begin planning for health care expenses in retirement."
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1 个月This Bright Horizons-Harris research underscores how essential career development is for both employee satisfaction and retention. With so many employees eager to learn but unsure where to start, the responsibility falls on employers to provide clear pathways for growth. Investing in education isn't just about retention—it's about future-proofing your workforce in the face of rapid technological shifts like AI. Forward-thinking companies that prioritize this will undoubtedly lead in both the talent war and long-term business success.