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More Than Childcare Needed To Fix Unequal Labor Market

The Horizons Tracker

economist Claudia Goldin, the recipient of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, has conducted research shedding light on these issues, particularly the gender disparities in the labor market. The hypothesis was that a swifter return to the labor market could enhance a mother’s prospects for professional advancement.

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Millennials Have Missed Out On The Post-2008 Housing Boom

The Horizons Tracker

Access to the property market remains out of reach for many young people, as even as prices fell marginally after the Great Recession, they remained far higher than the available incomes of the time. Indeed, the robustness of the housing market is a clear differentiator between the Great Recession of 2008 and the Covid-19 recession.

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The Tough Job Market For College Graduates After COVID-19

The Horizons Tracker

New research from Michigan State University suggests that the job market for new college graduates will decline for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis as a result of a severe adjustment in hiring patterns as a result of the COVID-inspired economic slowdown.

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Remote Work Revolution: Mastering the Challenges and Opportunities in 2024

N2Growth Blog

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. My role changed from hiring entry-level roles in the local market to hiring professional and executive-level roles virtually across the country. There are positive and negative aspects to this.

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What Impact Do Immigrant-Founded Startups Have On The Labor Market?

The Horizons Tracker

Indeed, analyses suggest that between 2008 and 2012, immigrants accounted for 25% of new employer businesses. comparability of wage levels and growth, job duration) and also the ability to jump later to new positions or open new businesses,” the authors conclude. “Such an inquiry can examine traits of the Örst job (e.g.,

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Building your position

Lead on Purpose

I’ll do a full review when I finish, but for now I want to share Abraham’s fifteen ways to build your position into a strong brand. “These points are personality building blocks that will help you position yourself, your company, and/or your product as a preeminent persona in your marketplace.&#

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First Look: Leadership Books for February 2021

Leading Blog

An inspiring and practical look inside the mind of Bill Novelli, one of the founders of social marketing, Good Business challenges all of us to change the world for the better and is a blueprint for tackling today's critical issues. or can be inspired by Novelli's story to make the leap to somewhere they can.

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