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The Imperfect Signals Education Provide To Employers

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In the field of labor economics, a long-standing question is why workers with higher education tend to earn more. Two main ideas explain this: one says it’s because educated workers have better skills, while the other says it’s just a way to show they are smart and hardworking.

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More Than Childcare Needed To Fix Unequal Labor Market

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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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Marketing After the Purchase: 4 Emails to Educate Your Customer (Jill Schiefelbein)

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Yet many digital marketers stop communicating once their marketing is successful and a purchase is made. If you’re not taking this opportunity to extend your marketing, you’re missing a potential gold mine. Remember, once your marketing is successful you still have a lot of work to do. You can never stop paying attention.

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Research Explores The Returns From An Educated CEO

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It’s common for the education of candidates to play a big role in who gets the top job in organizations. Alas, research from the University of St Andrews suggests that the education of CEOs plays less of a role than we might think in their ultimate success. The study indicates that possessing a top academic degree, namely a Ph.D.

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2020 Database Strategies and Contact Acquisition Survey Report

47% of marketers said they have a database management strategy in place, but there is room for significant improvement. Marketing and sales teams are feeling pressured to deliver authentic messaging to buyers at every point of their customer journey. New tactics to acquire data to reach marketing goals.

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A Guide to Master of Teaching Special Education Programs

Strategy Driven

You’re ready to start your career as a special education teacher, but you need to figure out where to start. Online vs. in-person programs When choosing between an online Master of Teaching Special Education or an in-person program, there are some key pros and cons. Fortunately, this article have you covered! With an estimated 2.8

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Connecting Work And Education More Effectively

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The analysis revealed a tenuous connection between education and employment, which is undermining social mobility. In order for the situation to improve in the post-Covid world, they urge policymakers, employers, and educators to develop programs that more effectively integrate education and work. Human capital development.

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