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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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Switching Sides: Career Change Steps to Consider Before Your Big Move

HR Digest

Handling a career is overwhelming on its own but pairing it with a career change tips the balance into new, unexplored territories that are downright terrifying. But change is necessary sometimes, whether you’re burnt out by your current career path or you want to pursue a passion that was left unattended for a long time.

Career 97
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Are Career Interruptions As Harmful For Senior Employees As For Junior Ones?

The Horizons Tracker

At a time when the careers of many of us are in significant doubt due to the uncertain economic circumstances posed by Covid-19, the ability to successfully transition from job to job, or even career to career, is hugely important so that we avoid the kind of career interruptions that are so harmful to our long-term success.

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Foxes And Hedgehogs: Which One Are You?

Lead Change Blog

With a background in public relations, marketing, and internal communications, HR had become an accidental specialty – I was a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people.

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

The Horizons Tracker

The analysis found that co-ethnic is actually surprisingly common, with around 22% of recruits coming from the same ethnic group, with some firms having over 40% of their workforce from the same background. The researchers also want to further explore the impact of this co-ethnic hiring on the careers of those recruited.

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Social Ties Are Key For Low-Paid Workers To Get Ahead

The Horizons Tracker

“Therefore, we examined what effect social ties to higher educated co-workers had on the upward pay mobility for workers who started their careers in low-earnings jobs.” “We could imagine a survey interviewer at a market research company—a typical low-wage job. .

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Executive Search Firms in Finance: Unlocking Fiscal Leadership

N2Growth Blog

Finding the right leaders in an industry that demands excellence, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of financial markets can drive success and stay ahead of the competition. In a constantly evolving industry, these leaders can quickly adjust their strategies and approaches to meet changing market conditions.

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