labour & employment

January 16, 2026

Why young people are missing from politics – Sevenoaks mayor speaks out

Young people are consistently under-represented in politics globally, and social media misinformation is one of the key reasons behind this trend, thinks Tony Clayton, mayor of the town of Sevenoaks in Kent, UK. “There is this polarisation and echo chamber effect, which means that people stop listening to each other,” the mayor said in an exclusive interview with Harbingers’ Magazine.

16-year-old Lukas Abromavicius interviews Tony Clayton about youth under-representation in politics

January 09, 2026

How the world’s chocolate empire runs on 90¢ wages

Before the world unwraps its chocolate, somewhere in the heat of Ghana’s Ashanti region, a farmer named Nana Nyanteng Ahenkan bends over rows of cocoa trees, machete in hand. He has been working since sunrise – eight, maybe nine hours.

16-year-old Arnav Maheshwari explores why West Africa’s cocoa farmers earn cents from a billion-dollar industry

August 22, 2025

An introduction to the world of work, Aussie-style

For many high-school students, imagining a future career can feel abstract – until they step into a real-world workplace. This is why many students in Australia try short-term placements in industries or businesses that interest them, to discover what the world of work is really like and whether it’s the right fit for them.

15-year-old Anastasia Kulikova interviews Year 10 students on their experience of work placements

August 06, 2025

Hiroshima’s men and women disagree on Japan's persistent gender pay gap

There was a noticeable divergence between male and female respondents. Nearly all male interviewees expressed the belief that gender inequality is not a pressing issue in contemporary Japan. Female respondents painted a different picture.

Katie Chen, 17, Jennifer Yung-Coak,16, and Irma Mecele, 15, interview young people on gender inequalities

July 24, 2025

AI won’t replace you – it’ll be your teammate

We all know that AI is transforming jobs worldwide and, with it, the expectations for young people entering the workforce. But what exactly is happening? What does it mean for us and our futures?

16-year-old Charlotte Wejchert interviews tech leader ServiceNow on how AI is reshaping careers for Gen Z

May 16, 2025

The future for Afghan youth: What jobs will be in demand?

Afghanistan’s job market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by worldwide economic trends and technological advancements. As traditional industries change, young Afghans must prepare for emerging opportunities. Understanding which sectors will thrive in the future and what skills are needed will be essential for career success

18-year-old Zala from the Afghanistan Newsroom looks at how young Afghans can adapt to the changing job market

May 09, 2025

What I learned from migrant workers in Singapore

“Singaporeans don’t like migrant workers,” says Puma, a 36-year-old Indian migrant worker who cooks in an Indian restaurant that is frequented by his fellow migrants. While it may not be a universal sentiment, his perception reflects a broader issue of social exclusion in the island nation

15-year-old Xu Zirong interviews migrant workers to discover how they are treated in a country that relies on them

February 07, 2025

Trump 2.0: What small business owners expect from 2025

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, America’s 34 million small businesses are bracing for what comes next, with a mix of optimism and uncertainty.

15-year-old Arnav Maheshwari interviews Atlanta business owners about Trump’s economic policies

January 31, 2025

Trump 2.0: How will you be affected by Trumponomics?

During his campaign, Trump claimed he would revitalise the US economy, pointing to lower prices of goods during his previous presidency as evidence. As a result, many Americans voted for him in hopes of solving their financial struggles. What policies did they endorse? How effective will “Trumponomics” be?

16-year-old Noah Saphier outlines the key elements of the new president’s economic policy

December 26, 2024

Best of 2024: Five must-read articles from the Economics section

This has been a turbulent year in terms of economic news. With many transitions of leadership across the world, from elections in the UK and the US to new leaders being named in Vietnam and Senegal, the economy has followed suit in its many fluctuations and uncertainties over 2024

17-year-old Camilla Savelieva shines a spotlight on her favourite Economics articles from the past year

November 22, 2024

Beyond lemonade stands: How teens are revolutionising global business

This surge in teenage entrepreneurship is an influential change where financial self-reliance and business skills are becoming top priorities among today’s youth. This is fueling innovation and economic advancement, shaping the path for a future workforce composed of ambitious and go-getter personalities

15-year-old Arnav Maheshwari is the winner of The Harbinger Prize 2024: Economics

May 30, 2024

What does the looming TikTok ban mean for smaller businesses?

Almost 40% of small or midsized businesses say they rely on TikTok in order to be able to keep running. A ban could put a huge number of businesses at risk and threaten thousands of jobs

16 year-old Noah Saphier reports on the possible economic consequences of a TikTok ban in the US

February 09, 2024

How can banks attract young customers? Understanding Gen Z's preferences

Student debt, AI improvements, and data privacy. In order to target a Gen Z demographic, banks must listen and adapt their engagement strategies

18 year-old Nadia Diakowska investigates young people’s priorities with banking

December 01, 2023

How social media influencers reshaped the global marketing landscape

Social media influencers have become crucial drivers of the economy, and their contribution to the global market cannot be ignored. With the rise of social media, e-commerce has taken on a whole new level of significance

18 year-old Nadia Diakowska on the rising value of e-commerce

October 27, 2023

How will the UK’s ageing population affect our wallets?

The ageing population will likely result in the decline of the UK’s active labour force. This will put greater pressure on the future working population - including today’s teenagers - to deliver the funds necessary for the public sector

17 year-old David Otegbola on the economic future of young people

October 27, 2023

Will Sunak’s fight against a strained economy win over young people?

Despite an “alarming” unpopularity among young people, Sunak has tried to uphold his economic promises with the hope of influencing voters by alleviating economic burdens to improve the quality of life

17 year-old Timur Boranbayev breaks down the economic policies ahead of UK elections

August 25, 2023

How the UK Cost of Living Crisis is affecting migrants

Since 2021, the economic situation in the UK has started to worsen, and this has affected many people, both citizens and non-citizens. However, while the government is providing some support to British citizens, migrants are being overlooked

17 year-old Jakub Hejka interviews Polish migrants on the Immigration Health Surcharge

April 21, 2023

The Economist’s surprisingly shallow attempt at cracking Gen-Z customers

The Economist’s analysis of young customers falls short of a genuine attempt to give a platform to Gen-Z. It feels like writers and editors have not taken the time to understand and embrace the complexity of the ‘new world of shopping’ they attempted to explain’

18 year-old Natasha Banga on the misaligned voice of youth

March 09, 2023

The cost of living crisis: Financial impact on young people

The cost of living crisis has caused young people to be financially disadvantaged, with the ongoing situation set to deteriorate in the coming months

17 year-old Timur Boranbayev on the long-term economic consequences to youth

January 29, 2023

The Cost of Living Crisis: Concern over rise in abandoned pets

The cost of living crisis not only impacts individuals, but also rescue centres and the lives of volunteers, who are relied heavily on to keep centres running

Sofia Radysh investigates animal welfare during the UK cost of living crisis

January 09, 2022

Fallout of the pandemic is the first time Gen Z experiences inflation

Boiled down to its essence, inflation is a process of rising prices - or, to be more precise, the devaluation of money. If inflation is at 5% (5.1% is the current level of inflation in the United Kingdom) prices are 5% higher than a year ago - so, on average, the same thing that used to cost £100 is now priced at about £105

Natasha Banga explains the economic phenomenon Gen Z has not yet had the chance to experience - and what The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street has to do with it.

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