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International Women’s Day 2020 – A Message From Julie Reed

Office Dynamics

And therefore, I am writing today – International Women’s Day (IWD). Observed annually on March 8 since 1911, International Women’s Day is a day put aside to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness, and take action. I would like to “celebrate, support and collaborate with other women” in honor of International Women’s Day.

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Working with Interns Can Benefit Everyone Involved—Here’s How

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In fact, you might have risen to a level in your career that means you now find yourself managing interns. While the benefits of internships to college students and young professionals are numerous, what about the benefits to companies and employees who work directly with interns?

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Barbados Boosts Its Economy with Its Welcome Stamp Visa Program for Digital Nomads

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Barbados has been positioning itself in recent years to benefit from the rise of digital nomads around the world with its Welcome Stamp program. The country’s initiative, which was announced on June 30, 2020, has approved 400 digital nomads in the past year — primarily from the United States, according to a report published by bnn. The Welcome (..)

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True Gender Equality Is Still 151 Years Away—Despite Recent Milestones

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18, 2019, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch completed the 221st spacewalk in support of the International Space Station’s maintenance and assembly, and marked the first all-female spacewalk in history. women’s team has been far more successful on the international stage than the men’s team,” according to ESPN.

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Digital Nomad Numbers Skyrocket Thanks to Work From Anywhere

Small Business Labs

million in 2020, a 49% increase.   As the report chart below shows, the number of digital nomads with traditional jobs roughly doubled from 2019 to 2020.    We also expect digital nomads to return to international travel once the pandemic over.  The The number of U.S. digital nomads grew from 7.3

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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

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A 2020 Stanford University study revealed that remote workers were 5% more productive than office-bound counterparts. By spring 2022, this figure rose to 9%. Companies offering remote work options can also save on cost-of-living expenses by hiring talent in more affordable regions, both domestically and internationally.

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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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For example, in world regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, job postings for gig workers on the world’s largest digital platform grew exponentially by 130% from 2016-2020. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that about 70% of the world’s population doesn’t have insurance coverage.

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