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

Allwork

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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There’s Trouble in the WordPress Ecosystem. What Do Businesses Need to Know?

Success

The first version of WordPress was launched in 2003 by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little. WordPress supports most website types, from personal blogs to complex e-commerce stores. Though WordPress is open source and, therefore, technically unowned, the nonprofit WordPress Foundation holds the trademark.

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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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Led by Retail, The Surge in New Business Applications Continues

Small Business Labs

Back in 2003-2007 80% of new retail trade business applications came from firms planning on hiring traditional employees.  In addition to the surge, both charts also illustrates the longer-term shift away from shift employer business applications (high propensity applications, in yellow) and towards applications from solopreneurs.

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

Success

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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After Nearly Two Decades of Nonstop Adventuring, One Family Shares Tips For a Successful Life on the Go

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It was 2003 when Ali and Patrick first started their adventure. Back in 2003, there weren’t all the sailing blogs and YouTube channels showing what we were in for. The only life Ouest had ever known was on the road or in the water. They were in their late 20s, living in Chicago.

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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.