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Tech Sector Drives Record Layoffs in 2023

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More specifically, the tech sector is reported to have experienced a 73% increase in job cuts — closely mirroring the record highs of 2001. The rise in layoffs, coupled with a tightening of the labor market and reduced bonus distributions, suggests a need for employee adaptability and continuous skill development this year.

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The Digitialization of Jobs

Small Business Labs

workforce in all industries since 2001. occupations into jobs that require high, medium or low digital skills and tracks the impacts of rapid change."   The bad news is workers who don't have digital skills, or can't acquire them, face declining job options. The analysis categorizes U.S.

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5 Latina Changemakers Who Are Making a Difference

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Her varied vocations and diverse skill set enabled her to pursue her wildest dreams. Her expertise and tactical skills led her to handle multibillion-dollar turnovers, with her latest position as managing director at JPMorganChase. Now, she is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, business coach and founder of Cityline Fence Co.

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The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs: Growth, Innovation and Challenges

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between 2001 and 2005 to 10.4% She launched Women for Women International to help women in countries affected by war by providing life, business and vocational skills to create a sustainable difference in their lives. from 2021 to 2023.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

Success

Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. The Market Development Group the company launched to identify sales and support opportunities tied to women- and minority-owned businesses resulted in $300 million in new revenue in 2001. It’s flexible.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. But just three years later, in 2001, she was struck by a car on her way back to school from swim practice, and lost her left leg at the knee as a result.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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From dealing with the challenges I never would have chosen (experiencing an armed robbery and numerous family tragedies) to those I’ve willingly taken on (having four children in five years while moving around the world), I’ve discovered that courage is a skill. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered.

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