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Tech Sector Drives Record Layoffs in 2023

Allwork

More specifically, the tech sector is reported to have experienced a 73% increase in job cuts — closely mirroring the record highs of 2001. The rise in layoffs, coupled with a tightening of the labor market and reduced bonus distributions, suggests a need for employee adaptability and continuous skill development this year.

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The Digitialization of Jobs

Small Business Labs

workforce in all industries since 2001. occupations into jobs that require high, medium or low digital skills and tracks the impacts of rapid change."   The bad news is workers who don't have digital skills, or can't acquire them, face declining job options. The analysis categorizes U.S.

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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. But I know now I would never be where I am today without this traumatic experience. And I did change that day.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

Success

His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. But just three years later, in 2001, she was struck by a car on her way back to school from swim practice, and lost her left leg at the knee as a result.

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8 Best E-Commerce Books for the New Entrepreneur [2021]

Success

The skills for growing a successful online business go far beyond creating a great e-commerce website. In fact, he launched his first e-commerce business from his childhood bedroom in 2001. Starting and growing an e-commerce can seem daunting. Thankfully, you can find a wealth of information from those who have led before you.

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How to Get Ahead at Work Without a College Degree

Eat Your Career

You have to keep your skills up-to-date in order to keep that certification valid. I’ll give you a quick example: I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in marketing in 2001. But, if you don’t have a degree, this is certainly one way to gain new skills and demonstrate your commitment to continued growth. Go Get Your Degree!

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A Collage of Success Tips

Office Dynamics

I feel today is an especially important Monday to share these inspirational insights with you as we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001 and think of the people affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma this past weekend. Well, the live event was the same. In the midst of tragedy, we must never lose hope.

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