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Pew Research on The State of the Gig Economy in 2021

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think tank, recently released The State of Gig Work in 2021 report.       The Pew report has a lot more information and detail, including a section on how Americans in general view the gig economy and related policy issues.  The Pew Research Center, a highly regarded non-profit, non-partisan D.C.

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U.S. Economy Defies Expectations With Impressive March Job Gains

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year-over-year, marking the lowest annual wage growth since June 2021. The March job figures reinforce the Federal Reserve’s assessment that the economy remains on solid ground, capable of withstanding the current restrictive monetary policy environment. Simultaneously, average hourly earnings rose by 0.3%

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U.S. Consumer Spending Dip Could Indicate Cooling Labor Market

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Consumer spending in the United States saw a modest increase in October, while the annual inflation increase was cited as the smallest since early 2021. Reuters reports that a year-on-year increase of 3.0%, was the smallest gain since March 2021. The post U.S.

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San Francisco’s Tax Dilemma: The High Cost of Remote Work

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Despite this loss, it’s reported the city’s 2021 tax haul reached a record high. Tax policies in major cities like San Francisco are likely to change as remote work gains more popularity. These policies could potentially impact job markets across the U.S. Why it matters: San Francisco is a U.S.

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The Rise Of Cyberbullying — How To Address Harassment In The Remote Workforce

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According to the 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) U.S. Leaders need to ensure that their harassment policies are reflective of the current era. . According to the 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) U.S. But how can leaders ensure that their harassment policies are reflective of the current era? .

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Canada’s Four-Day Work Week Trial Ends in Success

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All 41 companies involved in the program intend to maintain their work time reduction policy, according to Cision. The pilot program was established in partnership between Boston College, 4 Day Week Global, and Joe O’Connor, the designer of the first four-day work week program that launched in Ireland in 2021.

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Layoffs Will Hurt Office Usage In 2023

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The office market is in flux once again as companies turn to layoffs, second-guess remote work policies and seek to right-size expenses on the eve of a recession. According to a new report from Commercial Edge, layoffs will hinder the number of office-using employees, particularly amongst the tech industry.

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