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U.K. Companies Retreat from Flexible Work Options, Put Workforce Diversity At Risk

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According to a recent report published by Bloomberg , data from Reed Recruitment reveals flexible job listings have decreased by 4% since February 2024 — with a 40% drop in mentions of flexible hours or part-time roles compared to 2022. Analysts believe that the decline in flexible work opportunities is likely to disproportionately affect women.

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Offering Financial Literacy Benefit Programs Could Save Businesses $40 Billion

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Recent statistics reveal a concerning landscape: a staggering 80% of employees report experiencing financial stress in 2024, yet only 28% of employers offer structured financial wellness programs. The benefits of financial education These programs operate where money skills and mental health meet. Here are some options: 1.Retirement

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Should Flexible Working Be A Right, And Not Just A Privilege?

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This could potentially exacerbate inequalities, as those in higher-skilled or in-demand roles may be more likely to negotiate for flexibility, while others in more precarious employment situations may not have that bargaining power. million American remote workers by 2025, the trend towards a mobile lifestyle is unmistakable.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Announces the 4+1 Commitment to Reduce the Military Spouse Unemployment Rate

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as of February 2024 was just 3.9%. With agency locations spanning the country, it also provides career education courses for those looking to build their skill set. This is why the unemployment rate for military spouses has been sitting at a shockingly high 21%, according to the U.S. By comparison, the unemployment rate in the U.S.

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10 Modern-Day Leaders in Personal Growth

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Today, he helms a veritable entrepreneurial empire and still finds time to write, most recently with The Holy Grail of Investing , which was released in February 2024. Robbins never attended college, yet he made his first million by age 24 and has since become a friend to U.S. presidents and public figures from every walk of life.

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From pixels to patterns: the unprecedented surge in screen time

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In addition to these lifestyle changes, there are a variety of technology tools to help mitigate the effects of blue light exposure. But what are the consequences of this relentless exposure to screens? How is it shaping our behaviour, our relationships, and our overall well-being?

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Chris McAlister – Founder of SightShift | Keys to Impactful Leadership Across Generations

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And so what we’re trying to help people do, and that’s just this first skill, not even the other two yet, is learn how to make meaning for themselves. You’re meeting an adult, 2024, take an 18 year old out. Yes, generations find their own way on this, but it is getting worse. And here’s the idea. Probably, yeah.

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