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7 of the Best Career Books to Help You Land Your Dream Job [2021]

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But taking advantage of opportunities like this requires care, skill and planning. We’ve compiled seven of the best career-seeker’s books to land your dream job in 2021. 2021: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success. Twigg brings her background in HR training and coaching to the forefront.

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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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13 Best Meditation Apps to Add Mindfulness to Your Self-Care Routine [2021]

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Others need training and guidance to meditate on their own. That’s because they cater to your personal needs and skill level. The app also includes 10-day plans to help you develop your meditation skills. Stars Google Play One year free offer ending 2021, $69.99 Not all mediation apps are the same. annual membership.

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Remote Work Contributing to Longer Workdays Among Lower-Income Employees

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The Wall Street Journal reports that the average number of hours that employees spent working at home per day went up among high school graduates with no college degree by 42 minutes from 2021. Service workers’ time spent working from home went up on average 32 minutes from 2021, according to WSJ.

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Want To Stop Employees From Walking Out The Door? Build Them A Career Ladder

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Resignations have skyrocketed in recent years — 2021 and 2022 have had some especially high numbers — along with the coinage of the term, the Great Resignation. Even though this phrase was coined from a sudden jump in resignations in 2021, the numbers skyrocketed in 2022.

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High Turnover Means Lower Production – What This Means For The Economy

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Bagshaw saw a 30% turnover rate last year, new hires were quick to find, but expensive and time-consuming to train. All that turnover, all that hiring, all that training you have to do — that takes away from your day job,” said Sarah House, an economist at Wells Fargo.

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There Are Nearly 10 Million Open Jobs? New Report Says Yes

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After a spike in hourly pay in 2021 and early 2022, wages have leveled out through 2023 — despite the higher demand for workers. The Chamber’s report suggests that the labor market’s current state could lead to greater emphasis on skills and training , and innovative employer strategies to attract and retain a talented workforce.

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