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Unintended economic consequences of remote working becoming evident

Workplace Insight

Transport data shows workers returned to offices in large numbers after restrictions lifted in February 2022. In particular, it raises challenges around the impact on creativity, knowledge creation and on-the-job learning that is more difficult to do in a hybrid or fully remote working arrangement.

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes a $5,000 caregiver tax credit, joining other states

Work Life

Americans strongly endorse the idea that families, not the government or other organizations, are responsible for providing care for family members. Our recent study finds that when given a choice between family, government or other care providers, many Americans think family should provide care but the government should pay for it.

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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

Workplace Insight

The UK economy has a problem with its over 50s: following the COVID pandemic, they have been leaving the labour force en masse , causing headaches for businesses and the government. Given their relatively low income, these retirees could also potentially face financial difficulties later in retirement and add pressure to government spending.

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A Rise in Independent Workers Highlights Trends and Concerns Facing the Gig Economy

Success

Independent professionals” are defined as individuals earning income outside of traditional employment, not employing others and providing creative, technical or professional services. The gig is up There were an estimated 4 million “independent professionals” in the top 30 markets in the U.S.

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The Office Move Checklist

The Office Management Group

Change of Address and Notifications: · Update official business addresses with relevant parties, including vendors, clients, and service providers · Notify postal services, banks, insurance companies, and government agencies of the change of address · Update business listings and directories with the new office address 7.

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The myth of men’s full-time employment

Work Life

Men who experienced unemployment, more job turnover before the age of 25, or transportation barriers to finding a good job also followed less-steady work patterns, suggesting that they may have been forced to take “bad jobs” that provided fewer opportunities to move up the ladder or to earn a living wage.

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How a modern blacksmith built a thriving business by leaning into handmade work

Work Life

“One of the core challenges of running an artistic business is balancing the need to realize the artisan’s vision of creativity, which is a very individual thing, with the need to produce what is wanted in the marketplace. It’s a simple example but highlights the governing approach to our business.”

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