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The “World Footprints” Podcast Shares Untold Stories for Socially-Conscious Travelers

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Their 2005 wedding was like their proposal—at a distant destination—but this time it was in the tropical location of Bermuda. “We Since owning horses would be an expensive venture, they opted to create a travel agency. “We At the time it was too difficult for them to run a podcast and travel agency. I heart you.’”

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Happy International Coworking Day 2023! See How Communities Around The World Are Celebrating

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Marked on August 9 each year, International Coworking Day celebrates the day in 2005 when the self-proclaimed pioneer of coworking, Brad Neuberg, mentioned it for the first time. On this day, coworking spaces worldwide open their doors to celebrate with their communities to spread awareness about coworking.

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Look for Long-Term Triumphs

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When Robert Glazer founded the global affiliate and partner marketing agency Acceleration Partners , his timing wasn’t great. Glazer also ran Bobby’s Best, a source for product research and buying tips, which he began as his first solo venture in 2005. It was 2007, and the global economy was spiraling toward a massive recession.

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Employee wellbeing advocate shortlisted for Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards

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Jenny Biggam – Jenny founded the7stars in 2005 and swiftly turned it into the UK’s largest independent media agency, managing over £450m of billings for clients including Gousto, TSB, H&M, Nintendo and Royal Mail.

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Academic Studies Show Gig Economy Larger Than Government Data Suggests

Small Business Labs

workforce had declined since 2005.  The very good news is this issue is (finally) being recognized by the academic community - and, hopefully, the BLS and other government agencies responsible for collecting labor data. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) hasn't shown growth in self-employment, second jobs or contingent work.

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Poor air quality affects chess players, and it might be affecting you too

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Exposure to such concentrations is common in many cities around the world and is classified as moderate to unhealthy by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Analysis of daily air pollution data in China revealed a negative relationship between air quality and stock returns from 2005 to 2014. For a modest increase in PM2.5 (10

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The GAO Finds Twice as Many Self-Employed as the BLS

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workforce is contingent, up from 30% in 2005.  The GAO includes the following in their definition: Agency temps: (1.3%). Government Accountability Office (GAO), 40% of the U.S.   The GAO's definition of contingent covers the broad category of workers who aren't full-time, permanent employees.

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