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Maximum employment? What it means post-pandemic may have changed already
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U. S. unemployment rate hit a record low of 3.5% a year ago, but that bit of history comes with a footnote. It arguably was not the best overall time for workers in recent decades. That honor goes to the final months of 2000. Even though unemployment rates were a bit higher, wage growth was s
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5 CFO tips for boosting tech ROI
CFOs at the start of 2023 are holding a tight grip on technology spending as several risks beyond their control threaten profitability. Forecasts of
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Profile: Old National Bank’s New Financial Institutions Group Leverages SWIFT Capabilities
In banking and finance, where the only constant is change, Old National stands out with its new Financial Institutions Group
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Women Business Owners: 4 Steps to Grow Your Personal Wealth
In recent years, women have embraced entrepreneurship in staggering numbers. Between 2014 and 2019, the number of women-owned businesses increased 21% between 2014 and 2019 to a total of nearly 13 million. (Over the same period, growth in the number of women “sidepreneurs” – that is, those with a “gig job” or “side hus
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How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers
Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U. S. workforce and amounts to $1.4 trillion in earnings. The term “gig economy” ha
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There will be one economy for the vaccinated and another for everyone else
The Delta surge has sparked fears of repeating 2020, but it's unlikely we'll experience last year's economy. Not enough people are vaxxed to stop Delta, but enough are to help keep the economy running. The economy has also learned how to adapt to the pandemic, but you'll need a shot to participate. See more stories on
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Year-End Charitable Giving and Top 5 Strategies Overview
Year-end charitable giving offers potential tax benefits as well as a chance to have an impact. Here are some top giving strategies to consider
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The 3 Things Women Want In The Workplace In 2021
Men and women look for jobs differently. That’s part of the reason why Fairygodboss was originally created – we know that women care more about things like benefits and culture and want to see other individuals who look like them reflected in the company they work for. But last year brought to light even more differenc
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7 Proven Ways to Keep Ahead of the Competition
There's no doubt that staying ahead of the competition is essential for businesses of all sizes. While it can be tough to keep up with the latest
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What employers and employees need to know about leave policies before reopening
Employers could find themselves deep in litigation for refusing to let some employees stay home once coronavirus shelter-in-place orders are lifted. That was a key takeaway of a webinar conducted by legal and disability experts from MetLife. The presentation, hosted by the Disability Management Employer Coalition, expl