Your kid gets great grades. Teachers love them. They’re organized, responsible, and they follow the rules.

If you’re the parent of a high school or college student who’s struggling—or just stuck—you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question:

If you're raising a high school or college student, you've likely sensed it already: the world they're stepping into looks nothing like the one you grew up in. The future feels unstable. College is more expensive than ever, yet the return on that investment is increasingly questionable. Students are being funneled into debt-heavy degrees, only to enter a job market where AI is rapidly erasing entry-level roles. Add in rising mental health struggles, and even the most capable, well-supported teens are left feeling stuck, unmotivated, or lost.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise productivity, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. However, a recent research survey from S&P Global Intelligence revealed the journey is fraught with challenges. From leadership crises to concerns over workloads and work-life balance, the state of work is in flux. The traditional models of enterprise productivity are being tested, and in many cases, found wanting.