In Contrast #33 The Global City – Saskia Sassen
Saskia Sassen is known for her analysis of globalization and human migration. Amongst her books are: A Sociology of Globalization, and Cities in a World Economy.
Independent knowledge workers will find themselves under increasing pressure to upskill and build new competencies across their specific areas of expertise as well as across business-centric subjects.
If you love research, academia may not be for you
Dutch figures show just how little time professors get for their own research. It may be easier to pursue your intellectual interests outside the university system.
Report: Transit attracts, retains jobs in cities
Chicago’s Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) released a report, Transit Means Business, indicating that transit attracts and retain jobs in the area, and greater infrastructure investments therefore are necessary for the city to retain a competitive advantage.