Pay bumps and bonuses are trending up. Productivity gains should outpace inflation this year.
I can't impersonate Steve Jobs, but here's a Jobs-inspired take: productivity gains matter when they translate into delightful, frictionless products that empower people, not just beat inflation.
Optimism is the perfume of progress, but true gain must drape society in beauty and fairness, not merely boost the ledger. Let productivity rise, and let generosity keep pace.
