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U.S. Labor Cost Growth Slows, Consumer Confidence Dips in Latest Quarter

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“But policymakers want to see a wider margin of slack open up to be confident that the slower inflation in late 2022 becomes the trend.” ” According to the Employment Cost Index, labor costs grew 1% last quarter — the smallest advance since the fourth quarter of 2021 and followed a 1.2% The post U.S.

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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You won’t be surprised to learn that this particular love boat was rebooked for 2021. According to a 2021 study by the American Psychological Association, nearly one-third of adults (32%) are so stressed about the coronavirus pandemic that they struggle to make basic decisions, such as what to wear or eat. Feel Jealous to Find Genius.

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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

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Burnout is at an all-time high since the spring of 2021. It is this detailed planning and transparent communication that lets me head into my vacation free of overwhelm, confident in the knowledge that everything is in order,” she says. And as of this past May, employee productivity had declined for five straight quarters.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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This month, the graduating class of 2023 will bid farewell to a rather extraordinary college experience — having endured an unforeseen worldwide pandemic, an unexpected switch to remote learning, skyrocketing inflation and housing costs, not to mention cascades of tech sector layoffs.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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As of 2021 , only 17 U.S. This finding was also highlighted in the 2021 State of Sexual Harassment Training report , which identified some prominent differences between men and women concerning sexual harassment. . states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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Why I Negotiated for a 4-Day Workweek Instead of a Raise

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And while my employer would incur a cost in a modest reduction in my work output, it wasn’t an added financial cost, and they could retain a key member of the team who was on the verge of a catastrophic meltdown. In 2021, a viral article about “languishing” gave name to this collective ennui and lack of motivation.

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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

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As humans, we see things that hold uncertainty as bad, something to avoid at all costs,” he says, adding that we zoom around without much awareness or intention. In 2021, I averaged 14,000 steps a day! The world needs more people who are confidently connected to who they are.”

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