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Freelancers Added Over $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy In 2023

Allwork

economy and workforce is estimated to be in the billions this year. According to recent data published in Upwork Research Institute’s Freelance Forward 2023 survey , freelancers contributed a staggering $1.27 economy in 2023 — marking a 78% increase since 2014. The monetary influence that freelancers had on the U.S.

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. I am very optimistic about 2015, here are a few reasons why… Employment opportunities and salary. It is an exciting step in the right direction. Recognition.

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A day in the life: Danielle Howes, Linley

Practically Perfect PA

Anna joined LINLEY in 2013, initially as CFO before assuming the role of Chief Executive in January 2014. LINLEY, the British luxury brand founded by David Linley in 1985, aims to design and manufacture furniture of the highest quality.

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Reaping the Rewards of Meaningfulness

Energage

WSSI was acquired in 2014 by the Davey Tree Expert Company, but retains a large degree of autonomy. Paid time off that goes unused is converted to salary. Employee surveys and testing. A Workplace Survey confirmed plenty of positives for WSSI, but also revealed a few problems that are now being addressed.

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Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry

Practically Perfect PA

We conducted a survey last year and one of the questions asked what session would the readers like to see at a conference. So out of that survey this session was born. It’s not just me saying this either – in a survey conducted back 2013 in by the Office Team in the States. 44% said they felt slightly underpaid.

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Is Job Hopping Losing Its Stigma?

Office Dynamics

18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Job hopping may be losing its bad reputation, at least among the youngest generation of U.S. workers, a new Accountemps survey suggests. ” Survey respondents cited the following five greatest benefits of job hopping. MENLO PARK, Calif., Considerations. Earning higher compensation.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Success

According to November 2023 data from ApprenticeshipUSA , apprenticeships have seen a 103% growth from 2014. Of the 68 employers surveyed, 68% achieved a positive net return over five years. And it’s not just a post-pandemic or recent trend. California leads the states with the most apprenticeships.

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