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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

  Telecommuters, home-based business people, road warriors and independent workers are increasingly using these tools and resources to “work alone together”.   Others will become independent because they have no other job options, and/or financial pressure to continue working beyond traditional retirement age. 

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Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

On The Job

My Dad was 10 months from retirement when the refinery closed, and had a frail knee and back after being injured on the job. Specifically, the bill would give workers the choice of forming unions by getting a majority of employees to sign cards to join, without having to hold a secret ballot election. Nice article.thanks!

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Defining The Future Of Work: Key Terms To Know For 2023

Allwork

The advent of cloud computing enabled greater mobility in the workforce, allowing people and teams to telecommute from alternative locations without compromising on collaboration, and driving rapid uptake of coworking and virtual office solutions. . Coliving . Lifestyle Design .

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

And due to outsourcing, Boomers not retiring, and Gen Yers being told (by older generations mind you) to get degrees in their "passion" or that "any degree" is a path to success.you end up with a lot of overworked, underpaid 20somethings. They want you ready-formed with skills you can use day one.

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