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Despite Continued Layoff News, Latest Data Shows Resilient U.S. Job Market

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over last year’s figure — also exceeding economist’s expectations of 4.1%, according to an analysis published by yahoo!finance. finance. The January jobs report paints a generally positive picture for the workforce, and hints at increased job security and wage growth. ADP reported 5.2% BLS’ data reveals wages increased by 4.5%

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Job Seekers Losing Leverage, Pay, Flexibility As Job Market Flips

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According to an analysis of the data published by Yahoo!finance finance , the number of fully remote work opportunities is also decreasing , with only 11% of companies offering fully remote positions. This marks a departure from the previous year when increases in base pay were at the highest level in two decades, averaging a 4.8%

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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business

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. “Consumer commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility has intensified with consumers voting with their wallets,” Jonathan Wright, global lead for cognitive process reengineering at IBM, told Yahoo Finance. According to Wright, “Data is the lifeblood of ESG.

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Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT

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Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 17, 2010 As a small business owner, or entrepreneur, you have no doubt heard of a SWOT analysis. But with a heavy workload, is it really necessary for your small business to complete a SWOT analysis? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

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After one of these conversations today, I was reminded of this professor and began wondering if he was right with his opinion in the final analysis? Trivially, his assertion that educating women is a waste, is completely nonsensical, but the final result to the economy seems to suggest his analysis could be right.

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Let Go A Little and Help Your Business

The Small Business Blog

The best way to work out the strengths and weaknesses within your business is to carry out a SWOT analysis (I talk more about the reasons for doing this here). Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! This is the best way to move your company forward and to help your business to succeed.

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Competitive Intelligence: Not Just For Big Business | THE SMALL.

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Competition analysis is not only important when you’re launching a business but it’s important not to become complacent and keep a watchful eye on the competition. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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