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workforce

LiveCareer Survey Finds 77% of Workers Take on Extra Duties Weekly; 93% Say It Leads to Burnout

LiveCareer®, a career service dedicated to resumes and cover letters, has released its Hidden Costs and Rewards of Extra Work Report, highlighting the...

workforce

43% of Businesses Report Being Short-Staffed At Least Once a Week Amid Recruitment Struggles

Over two-fifths of US businesses (43%) are finding themselves short-staffed at least once a week[1], new research revealed by Indeed Flex, the online ...

quality of life

Study: Financial Pressures Drive 71% of U.S. Workers to Rely on Secondary Income Sources

MyPerfectResume, a leading resource for resume and career advice, has announced findings from its 2025 State of Supplemental Income in America Report,...

business

IN: IEDC Closes Holcomb Term with 8th-Straight Record-Breaking Year for Econ Development

In 2024, the IEDC secured more than $39.2 billion of committed capital investment – a new record, helped launch 482 new small businesses, and awarded ...

workforce

SC: South Carolina Industry Recruitment Reaches $8.19 Billion in 2024

The South Carolina Department of Commerce recently released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital investment of $8.19...

data

GlobalData Survey: Data Loss Concerns Will Limit GenAI Access for Developers

Enterprises are expected to tighten restrictions on generative AI (GenAI) usage among developers, citing proprietary data concerns. Meanwhile, agentic...

business

Report Says Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Economic Boost and 4X Return on Investment

A new independent study reveals that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will deliver substantial economic benefits for the United States, notably growi...

ports

TX: Port of Brownsville's Economic Impact Hits Record $12 Billion

According to a report, the Port of Brownsville generated $12 billion in total economic activity in 2023, representing a 400% increase from the last ec...

business

2025 Economic Outlook Forecasts 4.7% Expansion in Equipment & Software Investment

After a strong performance in 2024, the U.S. economy will continue to benefit from a solid labor market, rising household wealth, and resilient consum...

plastics

U.S. Plastics Pact Unveils 2023-24 Impact Report, Showcasing Innovation, Call for Collective Action

U.S. Plastics Pact recently released its 2023-2024 Impact Report, celebrating significant strides toward a circular economy for plastics while calling...