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Gartner Says 40% Of Gen Z Employees Regret Accepting Job Offer

Gartner Says 40% Of Gen Z Employees Regret Accepting Job Offer

A growing number of candidates are regretting their career decisions, according to Gartner, Inc.

Supply Chains Experience Digital Skills Gap With Talent

Supply Chains Experience Digital Skills Gap With Talent

The supply chain community is not alone in experiencing a digital skills gap, according to a report by CompTIA.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Jumps to 15-Year High

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Jumps to 15-Year High

U.S. consumer sentiment jumped to the strongest level since 2004 on a surge in economic expectations amid unexpectedly strong growth.

DOE Announces $33.5 Million for Energy Efficient Construction

DOE Announces $33.5 Million for Energy Efficient Construction

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $33.5 million for early-stage research and development of advanced building construction technique...

Minn. Had 226 Business Expansion Projects in 2018, Adding 8,800 New Jobs

Minn. Had 226 Business Expansion Projects in 2018, Adding 8,800 New Jobs

Minnesota had 226 business expansion projects in 2018 – up from 187 the previous year, according to tracking by the Minnesota Department of Employment...

SC Department of Commerce Launches State Innovation Resource

SC Department of Commerce Launches State Innovation Resource

The S.C. Department of Commerce's Office of Innovation announced the launch of Scribble--an online tool for the state's innovation community.

AAPA Applauds Record Corps Funding in FY 2020 House Bill

AAPA Applauds Record Corps Funding in FY 2020 House Bill

The American Association of Port Authorities was pleased to learn that the U.S. House has released the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bil...

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Survey: Only 30% of Midsized Call Centers Confident in Ability to Meet Customer Needs

An independent research study conducted by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, found that 64% of midsized call centers surveyed recognize the connected ...

Ports Association Expresses Concerns Over Tariff Increases

Ports Association Expresses Concerns Over Tariff Increases

While trade negotiations are ongoing between the United States and China, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) recommends the Administr...

Alabama Sets Record with $8.7 Billion in Investment, 17,000 New Jobs

Alabama Sets Record with $8.7 Billion in Investment, 17,000 New Jobs

Companies locating new facilities in Alabama or expanding existing operations invested $8.7 billion in growth projects during 2018, establishing a new...