Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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3 Lessons on the Art of Knowing When to Take Your Shot

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The first time I went skeet shooting, I missed so often and by such wide margins that people laughed at me. I deserved it. I didn’t mind the laughter—or failing, either, even in front of people. It’s (almost) enjoyable; it’s how I learn. But I do mind failing without knowing how to get better. That feels pointless. I had not been trained properly in skeet shooting and had no clue what I was doing wrong.

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 Mothers with Young Children Defy Expectations, Reach Record High Workforce Participation

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A recent report from the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has unveiled an unexpected trend. As of June, the percentage of women with children under 5 participating in the workforce reached an unprecedented 70.4%, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 68.9%. According to an analysis published by Axios, one of the primary drivers behind this trend is likely the rise of remote work.

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The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

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You’ve optimized your resume. You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile. Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. But in spite of all this, maybe you haven’t landed that job you’ve been searching for. Some economists and career experts are predicting that September might be your month to change that.

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Mid-Sized Cities are Feeling the Benefits of a Multigenerational Workforce

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The U.S. workforce’s composition is now spanning five generations from Gen Z to baby boomers. This multigenerational blend is set to grow in the coming years, with projections suggesting that by the decade’s end, the share of workers over the age of 55 will rise to 25% — up from 20% in 2011, according to Fortune. These changes in workforce demographics place more pressure on cities to cater to this diverse age group.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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IRS guidance addresses SECURE 2.0’s catch-up contribution dilemma

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The saga of 401(k) catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0 is well known. Beginning with catch-up contributions to be made next year, employees whose Social Security wages (W-2, Box 3 wages) exceed $145,000 this year can make catch-up contributions on a Roth, after-tax basis only. And then there’s the teeny, tiny glitch of Congress dropping the section of the tax code allowing any catch-up contributions.

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A Playful Office Doesn’t Have To Look Like a Playground

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Science tells us that engaging in play has a range of cognitive, social, physical, and emotional benefits. Play can be a vital component of a thriving, creative, and engaged office culture. Workplace fun benefits employees’ health and well-being, increases engagement, promotes collaboration, and fosters creativity. This article was written by Perkins Eastman Design Strategy for Work Design Magazine.