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Healthcare Industry Embracing the Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

71%  of healthcare executives surveyed said they are already using on-demand labor platforms, and the same percent believe that building a strong contingent workforce will help them win the war on talent. This data comes from Accenture's Digital Health Vision 2017.

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4 Friendship Apps to Help You Connect with New People

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Nearly half of Americans have three friends or fewer, according to a May 2021 study from the Survey Center on American Life. She launched the app in 2017, and it’s now used by 3.5 Nextdoor Sometimes the best friends are closer than you think—as illustrated by Nextdoor , an app developed for hyperlocal networking among neighbors.

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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. Lacy blends her roles as CEO with mothering her son, Eli, and daughter, Evie.

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The Power of Strong Friendships in Strengthening Well-Being

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A 2021 study by the “American Perspectives Survey” found that “15% of men have no close friendships at all, a fivefold increase since 1990.” Finding your friends That began to change in 2017. Always a fitness buff, he joined a men’s fitness group called F3. “It

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5 Reasons Why You Need Emotional Intelligence

Office Dynamics

Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. Joshua Freedman – CEO, Six Seconds EQ Network. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. Joan Burge – Founder and CEO, Office Dynamics International.

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Sources of Contingent Talent Shifting

Small Business Labs

The Ardent Partners chart below from the article shows survey data on this shift. Social Media and Social Networks  Social media and social networks are expected to grow by 60 percent over the next two years. According to the article, the big shift is away from traditional staffing firms and towards: Private Talent Pools.

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How to Include Everyone at Events

Small Business CEO

According to the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a survey conducted by the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), U.S. Joan Eisenstodt. businesses are becoming increasingly accessible for people with disabilities. Can the same be said about business events?

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