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Job Growth Slowed in 2017; Implications for the Economy in 2018

Small Business Labs

economy created fewer jobs in 2017 than in 2016 and economic growth was moderate.  job growth slowed in 2017 to an average of 171,000 jobs created per month, down from an average of 186,000 jobs created each month in 2016. It's also looking good for 2018. economic growth in 2018 of around 2.8% range in 2018.

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“Take Your Dog To Work Day”: How Fido Can Help Companies Retain Employees

Allwork

The Future of Work: Dog-Friendly Companies” indicates that pet-friendly policies may be key to attracting and retaining top talent. . Nearly three-quarters of pet parents feel more loyal to companies with pet-friendly policies. 74% of pet parents feel more loyal to companies with pet-friendly policies . Study highlights: .

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

Success

All of those policies, procedures, norms—written and unwritten—kind of control the culture,” says Donovan’s business partner and co-author Mark Kaplan. “If in 2016 to 44.3% As of 2019 , Minnesota is home to 6% of immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the Migration Policy Institute. The numbers speak for themselves.

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How Trumpcare Will Impact Self-Employment

Small Business Labs

Based on data from the MBO Partners State of Independence study , the percentage of full-time independent workers with health insurance has increased from 64% in 2013 to 83% in 2016.    There are three major differences between Obamacare and the ACHA that impact the self-employed.

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12 documentaries and series that will give you an up-close look at climate change — and some solutions

Ideas.Ted

Gore may not have gotten the policy response he wanted, but the film jump-started a national conversation about our role in global warming. . Long-standing inequalities often distort environmental politics and policies in the US. Doughnut Economics , 2018, directed by TED. Currently available on TED.com ).

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Edwards has provided guidance and expertise for several dominant health care systems, including HCA Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare, and works closely with executives on organizational and operational assignments, such as compliance issues, operation strategies, policy changes, capital funding, patient safety and administrative procedures.

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