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Reports from the field.
This is where the work gets documented.
Case studies, research notes, and field observations from New World Labs – on narrative,
culture, M&A, and the structural forces reshaping work.
Think of it less as corporate thought leadership, and more as evidence.
Hiring & The Job Market
Job search, hiring bias, employment gaps, recruitment practices
The Cliff’s Edge: Individual Impact of Business-Level Decision Making
A layoff doesn't end when you clear out your desk. For millions of workers, it's the start of a financial cascade – debt accumulation, missed payments, delinquency, and in too many cases, bankruptcy. The decision was made at the business level. The consequences are paid at the individual level. This is a data-backed look at the correlation between mass layoffs and the financial freefall that follows, and what it reveals about who actually absorbs the cost of corporate strateg
2 days ago12 min read
Silos, Stagnation, and Soccer. Also Known As: The May 2026 Jobs Report
By now, you've seen the headline: 172,000 jobs added in May – more than double the consensus estimate of 80,000. On the surface, this looks like a labor market in healthy equilibrium. The truth is not quite as sunny as it appears. One sector explains this entire story: leisure and hospitality. the FIFA World Cup opens June 11th. The hiring surge preceded it. Strip that out and you're looking at the underlying growth that barely clears the margin of statistical error.
3 days ago10 min read
Anti-Intellectualism, Layoffs, & Gatekeeping. Also Known As: What the F*ck Do You Want From Us?
Hi. Welcome to my crash out. A job seeker had a verbal offer withdrawn because a CEO, who she didn't interview with, saw a 10-month employment gap on her resume and decided that disqualified her for the role. Keep in mind: this woman had been doing freelance and contract work during the gap. So, bye-bye offer. The question this raises isn't about her qualifications. It's about what we've decided employment gaps mean – and who benefits from that story.
Dec 4, 20258 min read
A Change In Tone
Just shy of a year ago, I started my content journey on Substack and social media. I had been laid off after 7 1/2 years with a recruitment marketing agency – a shock, but not a surprise. My goal was simple: talk about employer brand, culture, and leadership without the red tape. Be bolder. Cut the unnecessary fluff. I had been writing in a palatable, corporate-friendly way. Thinking outside the box while staying close enough to the box to be appealing. That stops now.
Dec 2, 20255 min read
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