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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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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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According to one report, 133 million people in the U.S. In a performance-driven atmosphere, many men reported they feared their achievements would go unnoticed, whereas women did not express the same fears. Cycling to work has great health benefits but could decrease life expectancy for younger workers (Edwards & Mason, 2014).

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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Women in business: a look at the numbers A 2022 annual report by the National Women’s Business Council found that women owned 20.9% Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 of employer businesses in 2019—a growth of 16.7%

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The New Multinationals: Small, Micro and Solo Businesses Driving the Next Wave of Globalization

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Globalization and international trade was once driven almost exclusively by large multinational corporations. goods exports in in 2004 to 34% percent in 2014. goods exports in in 2004 to 34% percent in 2014. The report focuses on 4 steps small businesses can take to become successful exporters. goods exports in 2026.

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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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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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In 2013, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reported a study that found students who traveled abroad showed increases in positive personality traits, including openness to experience and emotional stability. Travel Association reported that relationships between couples who travel together last longer. Buying Bonds.

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