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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

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In 2021, frazzled by a pandemic that restricted and uprooted their workplaces and lifestyles, a jaw-dropping 47,845,000 Americans voluntarily quit their jobs , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These exits weren’t just about compensation, either.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed by NAHB Economics, the construction industry as a whole needs a net gain of about 2.4 To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. But the task is monumental. And on Aug.

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Alberta Injury Rates 10 Times Higher Than Reported

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Alberta unions have been at the forefront of pushing for greater statistical reporting of injuries, making it difficult for the government to continue downplaying the workplace risks. “We

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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billion in workforce education. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021.

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Consumer Price Index + 2.9% (Past Twelve Months)

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. percent in June, and the indexes for communication, motor vehicle insurance, education, and alcoholic beverages also increased. Intervention Analysis The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses intervention analysis seasonal adjustment for some CPI series. percent in May, the U.S.

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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics undertakes an 4% employment expansion for Architects between 2018-and 2028. According to AIA Compensation Report, the appropriate annual salary of architects expanded by 2% from 2017 to 2019. Its emphasis on education is demonstrated by a small student body and 6:1 student-faculty ratio.

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4 Keys to Mapping an Effective Recruitment Strategy

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The November 2017 numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1 Salary and compensation, of course, have a major influence on the success of hiring efforts. percent with upward trends for jobs in professional and business services, manufacturing and healthcare.