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Job Seekers With Past Convictions Might Find a Fresh Start in Federal Employment

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The report found that: Between 2003 and 2017, individuals with incarceration histories were approximately half as likely to secure federal employment compared to their counterparts without such records.

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The Long Term Shift to Contract Labor by Small Businesses

Small Business Labs

In 2003 contract labor about 20% of total labor costs of sole proprietors. Spending on salaries and wages grew from $73.7 billion in 2010 to $97.9 billion in 2018, or an annual growth rate of 3.61%. In other words, spending on contract labor increased at 2.5x the spending on traditional employee salaries and wages from 2010 to 2018.

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How to Forgive

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In 2003 I took a low-stress job at a church to build a music program for young people. Helping others has been my own way of dealing with never really knowing my father. Linda Ruescher. 64; Tampa, Florida. I was on disability for four years because of systemic lupus with organ failure. I was so happy to get this job.

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The Number of Nonemployer Businesses Continued to Grow in 2016

Small Business Labs

 Since 2003, for example, the number of nonemployer businesses has increased by about 5.7 Receipts increased 1.5 percent from $1.15 trillion in 2015 to $1.17 trillion in 2016. This continues a pattern of about 2% growth per year in the number of nonemployer businesses over the past couple of decades. Since

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: A Three-Part Series Exploring How Loneliness Is Shaping The Future Of Work

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Since 2003, face-to-face social interaction has decreased across all age groups ­— with young people revealed to have fewer close friendships today (compared to previous generations). Focusing on the youngest members of the workforce (particularly Gen Z ) is crucial because of their significant influence on shaping the future of work.

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Use of Contract Labor by Small Businesses Continues to Grow

Small Business Labs

  Way back in 2003, contract labor was only about 20% of the labor costs of sole proprietors.   Over the same period, spending on salaries and wages (meaning traditional employees) rose from $73.7 billion to $90.9 billion, an increase of 23%.  By 2010 it has risen to 31%. And in 2016 it reached 39%. 

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The Making a Difference Foundation Ensures People Without Housing Aren’t Without Good Meals

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In 2003, Ahndrea Blue went on a mission trip to Chile and Peru, where she built schools and helped feed people in need. Early in November, we posted on our social media accounts asking followers to nominate a charity they felt was making an impact in their communities. When she returned home, she had a fire in her soul. “I

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