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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

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The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. A recent government white paper on “karoshi,” the Japanese term that in English means “death from overwork, said Japan has at least 54 such fatalities a year, including from heart attacks.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

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That group, which the report identifies as “skills-based hiring leaders,” was largely comprised of smaller employers but also included major companies, including Koch Industries, Walmart, Apple, General Motors, Target, Cigna, Tyson Foods, ExxonMobil, and Yelp, along with a handful of government employers.

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How Influential Leader Deborah Collier Helps Digital Businesses Thrive

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She has been doing it for decades, using her extensive educational background to create implementable strategies for businesses and governments for more than 30 years. DC: I also think we need more strategic development, leadership and governance, with a focus on ethics— environmentally and socially responsible businesses.

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7 Ways to Save Money on Groceries without Clipping Coupons

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This is on top of an 11% rise in retail food prices from 2021 to 2022, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the most significant increase in 40 years. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, a tight labor market means wage increases, which have increased the costs of production, labor and distribution.

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CEO pay at S&P 500 companies jumped nearly 13% last year—widening the gap with workers

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Its chips are used by businesses and public entities ranging from major banks, retailers, telecom operators and government bodies. The gap is particularly wide at companies where employees typically earn lower wages, such as retailers. million); Jane Fraser of banking giant Citigroup ($25.5 million.

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More companies are offering child care at work. Is it a good idea?

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“In the absence of government intervention and investment, a lot of businesses have been stepping up to make sure that their employees can access affordable child care,” says Samantha Melvin, an assistant research professor at the Erikson Institute, an independent graduate school for early childhood education.

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Workplace violence prevention: 8 tips to improve office safety

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Are you located next door to a bank that could be robbed? Is there a government office on the floor above you? It also provides specific advice for those types of companies most likely to experience violence, such as late-night retail establishments, healthcare businesses and those with delivery drivers.

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