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A Demographic Drought Report

The Rising Storm

The population is aging and fewer and fewer people are entering the workforce. This perfect storm of demographic and workforce trends will lead to unprecedented disruption in the labor market. What are the forces shaping this storm, and how can you prepare?

The Rising Storm has the answers. Lightcast experts have done the math, using our data and analysis to understand why, how, and when the storm will hit, and steps every organization can take to build a future-ready workforce.

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