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Why U.S. Manufacturing Industry Activity Fell Below Expectations

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in March, which is the lowest level seen since July 2020. Still, computer and electronic products, food, chemical products, machinery, and transportation equipment industries all saw moderate-to-strong growth. . ISM’s index of national factory activity dipped to 55.4 last month compared to 57.1

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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

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A 2020 Stanford University study revealed that remote workers were 5% more productive than office-bound counterparts. Forward-thinking business leaders should seriously contemplate integrating remote work policies into their organizations. By spring 2022, this figure rose to 9%.

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The Post-Covid Economy Demands a Hybrid Office Concept | Virtual Offices and Remote Workers Drive Innovation and Productivity

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There are a few downsides to strict work-from-home policies, including: Diluting company culture . If this was early 2020 when companies were operating with skeleton crews, the labor shortage may be negligible. . Give employees the option to work in a fully-equipped, professional environment. . Increased distractions .

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Health Grows to 17.6% of U.S. Economy

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.  These include an aging population requiring more health care, rising levels of chronic disease among the young and the expanding use of expensive, high-tech health equipment and pharmaceuticals.    In the Intuit 2020 Report we forecast that U.S. GDP by 2020.   

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

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Before 2020, employee monitoring in a traditional office environment was pretty straightforward. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 threw a wrench into this tried and true system for most companies. As early as May 2020, one-third of all employees began working from home. Employee monitoring methods for remote team members.

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The Trend Towards US Manufacturing

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Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? manufacturing industrial policy.  manufacturing.  most won't. 

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Maker Faire Round-Up, From a Small Business Perspective

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Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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