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What the 32-Hour Workweek Can Mean for the United States

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Then, historically after the 2008 recession as the economy stabilized, companies began trying out the four-day week as another “perk.” The big headline from the pilot was 40% more productivity and 23% less energy costs. We already have some models in place: four days/week x 10 hours/day (40), 80 hours across nine days, etc.

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Being Warm and Demanding Makes a Good Leader and a Good Culture

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Often, what makes leaders and workplace cultures great is that they are warm and demanding. The best organizations function when their leaders, HR team, internal brand, and culture all match their external brand. I did a lot of work in large-scale culture change. Getting that balance right, however, can be challenging.

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The Effects of Decreasing College Enrollments on the Labor Market

Acara Solutions

In rapidly evolving industries—cybersecurity, robotics and automation, and sustainable energy—employers may seek candidates with up-to-date and industry-specific skills not adequately covered by traditional academic programs. The 2008 recession caused a significant decline in the birth rate.

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3 Things Candidates Care About More Than Money

Brazen Recruiting

With the unemployment rate at the lowest since 2008, today’s job seekers have more choice — and more power — than ever before. By showing how employees are valued, you’re expressing that you invest time and energy into your staff. Good Company Culture. What matters to job seekers ?

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The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In an article for Fast Company , Kyla outlines how events of the past two decades — including the pandemic, the 2008 financial crisis, and an increase in extreme climate events — have pushed her generation to rethink everything from housing and financial security to friendships and what it means to achieve the “American dream.”

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Best startups to work for in Estonia (and how to get a job in Europe’s rising tech hub)

Jobbatical

Twenty of the world’s most qualified candidates win a five day trip to Estonia where they will have the opportunity to meet local startup unicorns, tour the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, and get a feel for Estonia’s snowy winters and warming sauna culture. Industry: Energy. Industry: Energy. Founded: 2008.

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Creating Sustainable Talent Strategies for Long-Term Business Success

Social Talent

You’ve perhaps worked in an organization that’s focusing on sustainability in the context of the environment, on perhaps how you’re basically driving more sustainable usage of energy in your business, how you interact with your customers and the world and your products. And it seems that this is wasteful there.

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