we as a community in the UK and all over the world from all colours and creeds have to be at the forefront of social and personal interests, we must carry our selves forward through involvement and participation in extra cooperation and to aspire to be the best in our pursuits and interests regardless of what they are.

This is a global pursuit happening right here in our backyard!

We all want to work together smoothly and efficiently, don't we? Well, the key to achieving that goal is agility. But what does that really mean? In short, agility means prioritizing learning over processes, empowering teams instead of controlling them, and being comfortable with taking risks gradually instead of having all the answers up front.

Being agile is about setting direction and uncovering how to get there, while also being comfortable with the uncomfortable. It requires ditching plans when they become obsolete, taking care of current fires while ignoring potential ones, and most importantly, building trust.

Trust is the one thing that being agile needs to succeed. It's the foundation upon which all the other principles of agility rest. So, let's prioritize learning, empower our teams, and build trust. By doing so, we can become more agile and achieve our goals together.

• Let’s explore global unemployment rates:

  • Global Unemployment Rate (2022): The worldwide unemployment rate in 2022 was 5.77%, marking a 0.43% decline from the previous year

  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to increased unemployment worldwide due to business closures and travel restrictions. However, global labor markets recovered swiftly, thanks to government support and adaptive businesses. By 2022, the unemployment rate had nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels

  • Projection for 2023: Global unemployment is expected to grow by 1.0% in 2023

  • Historical Trends:

    • In 2021, the global unemployment rate was 6.20%, a decline from 2020.

    • In 2020, the rate was 6.90%, reflecting an increase from 2019.

    • In 2019, the rate stood at 5.54%, slightly lower than in 2018

• Unemployment rates are crucial economic indicators, reflecting the balance between job seekers and available opportunities. As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, monitoring these rates remains essential for understanding global workforce dynamics. 🌎📊

Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.

• World labor force participation rate for 2022 was 40.21%, a 0.6% increase from 2021.

• World labor force participation rate for 2021 was 39.61%, a 0.77% increase from 2020.

• World labor force participation rate for 2020 was 38.84%, a 1.9% decline from 2019.

• World labor force participation rate for 2019 was 40.74%, a 0.17% increase from 2018.

Source: World Bank