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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. And since 2014, I have had the pleasure of helping leaders transform their thinking and strategies to build businesses beyond what they thought was possible. And so can you.

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

Workplace Insight

Analysis of daily air pollution data in China revealed a negative relationship between air quality and stock returns from 2005 to 2014. Research that I co-authored in 2016 into the effects of short-term indoor and outdoor PM2.5 At the same time, the share of middle-skilled occupations in total employment declined in both regions.

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Why Companies Are Increasing Their Use of Contingent Labor

Small Business Labs

The article The Contingent Workforce Management Program of 2016 provides their view of how corporate contingent labor programs will evolve over the next couple of years. And according to their research report The State of Contingent Workforce Management 2014-2015 this growth is going to continue. by corporations.

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: The Proactive Professional with Chrissy Scivicque

Office Dynamics

In this webinar we get to dig in deep with Chrissy Scivicque about what the skill “proactive” really is. What does it look like, how do you acquire and build this skill and so much more. How do you actually develop this skill? 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 Conference On Demand ($149 – $499 Value) $99 each!

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Love Your Career

Office Dynamics

Reality: It can mean moving sideways to a position that’s closer to your own interest and skills. 2016 Conference On Demand – 2. 2014 Conference On Demand ­– 2. More important than diplomas are performance and reputation. Myth: Career success invariably means moving up the corporate ladder. 2015 Conference On Demand ­– 2.

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Sources of Contingent Talent Shifting

Small Business Labs

Additionally, social media and networks can be used to discover workers with experience in niche industries and hard-to-find skills. In 2014, companies looking to find contractors that specialize in fields and industries or for specific projects or tasks are using freelance networks and online marketplaces more often.

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Employee Retention Challenges are the Result of Changing Labor Force Economics

Energage

But leaders beware: you’re likely to face some daunting employee retention challenges in 2016—if you haven’t already. A shortage of skilled labor is a primary concern for executives. Why Employee Retention and Hiring Plans Matter Now More Than Ever, Part I. Employee retention more important than ever. Aspiring Top Workplaces.

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