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Older Americans are Choosing Work Over Retirement

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In 2023, they accounted for 7% of all wages and salaries in the U.S., While younger workers are reported to have seen a decrease in access to employer-provided benefits like pension plans and health insurance, older workers have slightly better access. a substantial increase from 2% in 1987.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The government also reports increases in some industries beyond the trades, such as plumbing, electrical and other common apprentice fields including public administration, educational services, health care, social assistance and others. Eddy says apprenticeships allow a young person to learn more in-depth, developing specific skills.

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Maybe You’re The Problem: How Better Leadership Can Lower Employee Stress Levels

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For instance, 55% of workers in Australia and New Zealand said they were living comfortably on their current salary compared to 13% of workers in East Asia. That workers in Australia and New Zealand have better financial health than those in East Asia. . What does this tell us? In environments like this, workers thrive.” .

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Why Mexico’s Richest Businessman Believes In Shorter Workweeks

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Not only does this ensure better operational efficiency, but it means “people live longer, in better health, and without the need for physical effort.” . People can take advantage of those extra days to keep learning.” . But doesn’t a shorter workweek mean less pay?

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How to Upskill Yourself to Earn More Money 

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Upskilling, or the process of taking your skills to the next level at work, can be a great way to increase your value at your current company and help you negotiate a higher salary when you start looking for your next employment adventure. One of the benefits of upskilling at work is learning new skills during company time.

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Finding a Voice in the Future of Work

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For me, an introverted homeschooled kid without high school paper experience, it meant whatever was left: the health and safety beat. You’ll read about one of the most inspiring people I’ve met—Naveen Jain, founder and CEO of Viome Life Sciences—and why he thinks that people outside of the health care industry are the best ones to disrupt it.

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Want To Stop Employees From Walking Out The Door? Build Them A Career Ladder

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It’s important for employers to learn how to retain employees and give them opportunities to grow in the workplace. Von Armansperg told us that in Leapsome’s State of People Enablement survey, more than 50% of the people who responded wanted a workplace that encouraged feedback, goal setting and learning.

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