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The Past, Present, and Hybrid Future of Networking

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Business networking has been around for centuries, and building connections remains a crucial part of modern business. . Networking practices continue to change and evolve, and the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly changed the way businesses promote their services and build connections. . Networking Prior to 2020 .

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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

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In an era dominated by remote work, AI, and social media, a personal cover letter is still important. Names of professional conferences and events that have been brought to your attention while working at the company (for future networking possibilities). When you’re ready, inform your network that you have been let go.

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Poshmark and the Rise of Social Selling

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While we track all three trends, consumers embracing social selling is a powerful trend that we regularly see in our research.   " Social selling isn't new.     But the growth of social media has made it easier and cheaper for consumers to leverage their networks to sell things. 

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When It Come to Employee Mental Health, These 10 Companies Are Setting the Example

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Palo Alto Networks Mission Palo Alto Networks , an IT security company, has partnered with Modern Health to give employees and their eligible dependents access to counseling and mental health resources through an employee assistance program. Nearly 4,000 employees have been trained since this launched in 2020.

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Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media?

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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?   People use social media for social reasons; companies use social media for sales. 

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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In a survey published in 2020’s “ Building the On-Demand Workforce ” report from the Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60% of business leaders said they expected to increasingly “rent” “borrow” or “share” talent with other companies. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports.

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Great Quote on Consumer Versus Business Social Media

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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.