The Great Resignation has put significant pressure on the hospitality industry, and restaurants are turning to AI to maintain service levels. High quit rates due to job dissatisfaction are causing a labor crisis in the US, which will be further complicated by automation.

The pandemic has reshaped the way people think about work. They’re moving away from jobs that don’t allow them time for themselves, their family, and hobbies, and instead to ones they’re passionate about. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans about how the pandemic has changed their career values.

The US Chamber of Commerce has announced that worker shortages are an urgent crisis negatively impacting US businesses. One reason for this is an overall cautiousness as the vaccine roll-out continues, but some have also pointed to low wages as a barrier to people rejoining the workforce.

The COVID-19 pandemic plunged Britain into a mental health crisis. With depression on the rise and a health system under pressure, what have people been doing to manage their emotional and mental wellbeing? Canvas8 spoke to eight individuals from across the UK to find out.