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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.
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.
4 days ago10 min read
ADP, Private Sector Growth, and Data Storytelling. Also Known As: The February 2026 Jobs Numbers
ADP announced 63,000 jobs added to the private sector in February. If you're one of the many viewing this as evidence of a bounce-back – first, everyone calm down. We're going to look at a few important details before we celebrate a number that may not be everything it appears. The Professional & Business sector continued in the negative. Long-term structural issues remain. The headline is doing a lot of work to hide the full picture. Context matters, folks.
Mar 55 min read
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