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2008 Financial Crisis for Dummies: The Causes and the Consequences

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If you experienced the Great Recession of 2008, you know how it felt. Living through history makes it hard to understand the causes and effects. Figuring out what caused it is a different story. Are you wondering what happened 12 years ago to cause such a devastating economic downturn? The roots of the changes are […].

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Boeing's Seattle workers walk out in first strike since 2008

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Discontent has come to a head as negotiations fail to meet employees' needs

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Striking UAW members want higher wages — and the return of pensions

Employee Benefit News

United Auto Workers members who were hired prior to the 2008 financial crisis have pensions, those brought on since have received 401(k) plans instead.

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What is Unicorn Hiring?

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Real-Life Examples of Unicorn Hires Many well-known companies have benefited from unicorn hires who have played crucial roles in their success: Sheryl Sandberg at Facebook: Sheryl Sandberg, who joined Facebook as COO in 2008, is often cited as a unicorn hire.

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Is autism protected by the ADA? A guide for employers

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Prior to 2008, when Congress added amendments to the ADA, ASD was often not considered a disability under the ADA. That all changed in 2008, as Congress added ‘interacting with others’ as a major life activity.

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Pay awards hit highest level since 2008

Employee Benefits

It found the sharpest rate of increase in pay since December 2008 and a significant jump from a median award of 2% in the rolling quarter to December 2021. The post Pay awards hit highest level since 2008 appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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5 Best HR Software & Tools for 2021

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Bamboo HR was founded in 2008 and offers excellent HR Software Solutions. The system is designed for healthcare professionals to work efficiently, reduce medical errors, and improve patient quality. Businesses that want to operate at their highest efficiencies need excellent HR solutions.

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