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We're Nearing Peak Fossil Fuel Demand

Small Business Labs

   As McKinsey's report chart below shows (click to enlarge), global coal demand peaked in 2014 and they are projecting oil demand to peak in 2029, and natural gas demand peaking in 2037.   A recent report by the International Energy Agency suggests oil supply and gasoline demand may have already peaked. 

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Academic Studies Show Gig Economy Larger Than Government Data Suggests

Small Business Labs

The Federal Reserve itself, in their 2017 Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households,  reported that 31% of Americans do some form of gig work and that gig work income was important to many. These finding are not surprising. This study was also based on SHED data.  

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How To Crack Wise for Edgy Advertising

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But humor is especially important now—according to “ The Happiness Report ” co-authored by Oracle and Gretchen Rubin, 45% of respondents “have not felt true happiness for more than two years” and 78% said they would be “willing to pay a premium for true happiness.” This article was published in March 2014 and has been updated.

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Obamacare, Job Lock and Freelancers

Small Business Labs

 But it may also change in 2014 as the Obamacare mandated insurance exchanges begin operation. According to the  MBO Partners State of Independence study  about 1/3rd of independent workers  do not have  health insurance.    This, obviously, is not good.

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A day in the life: Danielle Howes, Linley

Practically Perfect PA

Prior to this I worked for a large International Marketing Agency organising events and promotions for one of the UKs biggest retailers. Anna joined LINLEY in 2013, initially as CFO before assuming the role of Chief Executive in January 2014. What is the hardest part of your day?

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The 2023 Motherhood Penalty: The Sorry State Of Affairs For Working Women Continues

Allwork

According to recent reports , it has been suggested that the motherhood penalty is responsible for 80% of the gender pay gap. A year ago, Allwork.Space highlighted a Payscale report on the gender pay gap — and what it meant for working women. The report revealed that women with children in the U.S. earned $0.77

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Discover the Formula for Happy Employees

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The study reported the No. Based in New Richmond, Wisconsin, JA Counter was founded in 1976 as an insurance agency. State of the American Workplace report which found that “of the approximately 100 million people in America who hold full-time jobs, 30 million (30%) are engaged and inspired at work…. The Most Critical Choice.