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3 Steps to Take Before Going Into Business for Yourself

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A 2021 report uncovered that 40% of traditionally-employed American workers are considering a transition to self-employment in the next two years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the average employer paid “78% of medical care premiums for single coverage plans” in 2021, which is a nice perk.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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How they innovate: Group Black partners with media companies using Uplift, which helps match Black creators with 200 brands in their network. According to WWD , the company raised $40 million in Series A funding in 2021. Financials: According to ZoomInfo, total revenue is $1.2 Health & Wellness Hims & Hers Health Inc.

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More Managers Than Ever Are Keeping Tabs on the News—Here’s What It Means for Companies

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Chief Medical Officer at Real , clinical assistant professor at Stanford University and founder and executive director of Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation. “It of all VC funds in 2022, a drop from 2021. It is important to remember that work is only one part of a person’s life,” she says. “Now

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Network for her community work with ScholarCHIPS.

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Our Guide to Health Insurance for the Self-Employed

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A 2021 Gallup poll found that 1 in 6 Americans stay in jobs they don’t find fulfilling just to keep their health insurance. The premiums looked too high, and I have very specific medical needs that require very good coverage. They’ve left policyholders with a lot of unpaid medical claims.” Health care brokers don’t charge you.

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The Importance and Status of Paid Paternity Leave in the US

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Only 56% of American employees qualify for FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), according to 2020 data. Paternity leave can improve maternal health outcomes A 2021 study found that mothers and fathers benefitted from paid paternity leave, including less stress and daytime fatigue. The state of paid paternity leave in the U.S.

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The Power of Reinvention: 5 Major Career Pivot Stories with Happy Endings

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Don’t close yourself off to anything; networking is the most important thing you can do. Clio Draft acquired Lawyaw in 2021, and Cottingham is now managing director. Nguru is currently seeking investment for her startup to help companies and medical boards encourage their staff to make the most of holidays from a wellness perspective.

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