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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Apprentices are generally those who are new to a field and interested in learning more about the specifics of how to do a certain job within it.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Apprentices are generally those who are new to a field and interested in learning more about the specifics of how to do a certain job within it.

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Too Busy for Relationships? 5 Ways to Make Time for Connection

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70% of parents surveyed said they do not spend enough time with their children. The number of people who say they have no one with whom to discuss important matters has more than doubled between 1985 and 2004, according to a 2006 study by researchers at Duke University and the University of Arizona. What can we learn from this?

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions. I have a lot of fun,” she said. “We

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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Thomas and Ayesha Kanji for Harvard Business School in 2004, Childs, as vice president of workforce diversity, executed a plan that created eight task forces. The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent. To remain innovative , you have to maintain a broad outlook. It’s hard to keep them.”

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

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In 2004 I was enjoying the highest-paying, most respectable job I had ever worked. If we’re to succeed in taking a risk and pursuing our purpose, we have to realize that fear is not a red light, but rather a consistent companion we must learn to manage. “If Survey your scores. The most negative physical response gets a -10.

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Cali Bamboo Increases Employee Engagement While Respecting Its People … and the Planet

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Founded in 2004, Cali Bamboo helps customers implement stylish design without impacting the environment, setting the standard for sustainable businesses. Determined to maintain a positive work environment during rapid growth, the company uses an employee engagement survey as a tool to guide communication and hiring.

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