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Michigan Had Largest Unemployment Jump In Nation As Growth Slows
Michigan has experienced the largest increase in its unemployment rate of the 50 states over the last year and currently has one of the worst jobless percentages in the nation, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national...
Job Opportunities Shrinking; Layoffs In The Federal Government Hit Highest Level In Four Years
US employers pulled back on their hiring plans last month, while layoffs in the federal government spiked to their highest level in more than four years, new labor market data showed Tuesday. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data provided some...
Why Would A Musician Join Onlyfans?
OnlyFans was created nearly a decade ago as a social media platform where "creators" upload content that "fans" pay to access, either through a subscription or on a pay-per-view basis. Creators can set their own subscription tiers, some of which may include...
The 5-Star Rating System Is Terrible For Gig Workers
As consumers, we are accustomed to rating almost all the products and services we pay for. From toilet paper and tacos, to vacation rentals and online courses, a star rating is the status quo for reviewing pretty much any customer experience. But for platform-based...
Hybrid Work: Navigating Security Challenges In The Modern Enterprise
Hybrid work has emerged as a dominant organizational model, with a significant portion of the global workforce embracing this flexible approach. While it offers numerous benefits, it also introduces complex security challenges that organizations must address to...
Michigan Invests $1.9 Million To Boost Career Training Through Apprenticeship Programs
Programs supporting career training are getting $1.9 million in grant funding. In partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer awarded $1.9 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion grant funding into...
The Power Of Mentorship
People really value mentorship. That’s a key lesson from our conversations with Chartered Managers over recent months. In February, we met Louisa Dallinger CMgr FCMI, business development and practice manager at Reginald O’Neill Dental Care in Billericay, Essex. She...
Auto Dealers, UAW Local Leaders Brace For Layoffs Amid Tariff War
Ford dealer Jim Seavitt has an uneasy feeling in the pit of his stomach these days that's reminiscent of how he felt about 17 years ago. "We’re down 50% in leads. Everything’s off 40% to 50%. People just aren’t looking at cars right now," Seavitt, who owns Village...
