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Academy for Biotechnology Invites 8th Grade Students and Parents to November 12 Information Session

Academy for Biotechnology Invites 8th Grade Students and Parents to November 12 Information Session to Discover Cutting-Edge Education in Science and Technology.

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Cultivating a Thoughtful & Inclusive Culture During This Political Season

The diversity of perspectives among individuals is what fosters deeper learning and personal growth...

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Succession Planning in a Family Business

Succession planning is a critical aspect of any business, but it takes on a unique level of importance and complexity in family-owned enterprises.

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Morris County Vocational School District and Roxbury High School Address Demand for Pilots and Drone Operators

The Morris County Vocational School District is excited to announce a new full-time Academy for Aviation in partnership with Roxbury High School. This new academy is designed to meet the increasing need in the aviation industry...

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How Top Companies Embrace Performance Management Trends in 2024

As we emerged from a pandemic and adjusted to changes in the workplace, technology, and employee expectations, companies are abandoning traditional performance management methods in favor of more dynamic and effective practices.

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Morris County Ranks Among America’s Top 25 Healthiest Communities

Morris County has once again distinguished itself as one of America’s Top 25 healthiest communities, earning the 16th spot nationwide in the latest analysis by U.S. News & World Report.

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We Are Bigger Than Our Jobs!

In my role as an executive and life coach, clients are often seeking help with finding meaning for themselves that is bigger than their work identity, especially when their work identity is leaving them feeling less than fulfilled.

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National Transportation Week

National Transportation Week, observed May 12–18 this year, recognizes those who build and operate our Nation's transportation systems. Nationwide in 2023, employment in transportation and warehousing averaged 6.6 million.

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Why are average weekly hours worked declining?

U.S. employment has increased steadily since the second quarter of 2020—the low point of the COVID-19 pandemic recession—adding more than 21 million jobs and growing at an average annual rate of 5.6 percent since that time.

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More Than 11 Million People Volunteered on an Average Day in 2022

National Volunteer Month, celebrated in April, honors the nation’s volunteers and encourages people to get out and lend a hand.

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Next Generation Workforce: What Young People Are Telling Us About Effective Recruitment

The idea that all young people want to be influencers may have some truth to it, and for good reason.

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Embracing Generational Diversity: A Manager's Guide

In today's evolving workforce, managers are faced with a unique challenge: leading teams comprised of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

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Marotta Controls Named a Top Workplace U.S.A. for 2024

Results of Energage Employee Survey Also Rank Aerospace and Defense Supplier as New Jersey Top Workplace for Third Year in a Row...

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Introducing Connect to Morris 2.0: An Enhanced Employment Platform

Morris County introduces “Connect to Morris 2.0” (ConnecttoMorris.org), a revitalized online job platform that creates opportunities for area employers to connect with local talent for their hiring needs...

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Celebrating National Agriculture Week

During National Agriculture Week, we celebrate the contribution of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy and the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers who do so much to steward our...

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NJEDA Creates Program to Incentivize Businesses to Bring NJ Residents Working out-of-state Back Home

Program would keep NJ residents’ income taxes in-state, increasing state’s tax revenue

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Going from Boss to Coach: A Guide for Leaders & Organizations

In the dynamic landscape of leadership, adaptability and continuous improvement are critical for being successful at developing individuals and teams. Forward-thinking leaders are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of adopting...

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Projected Job Openings For Occupations at the High School and Bachelor’s Degree Levels

Whatever your education level or goal, there are lots of occupations to consider. The charts below focus on two education levels, high school diploma or the equivalent and bachelor’s degree.

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Labor Double-Whammy for Hotels Affects Planners, Too

Even as they pay front-line employees the highest average hourly rate ever, more than two-thirds of properties nationwide still have notable staffing shortages.

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Black History Month: More than a Century of Occupational Changes among African American Workers

There are many reasons people might wish to analyze occupational employment data, either for the national population as a whole or for any demographic group. let's look at how the occupational distribution changed over the years.....

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Total Payroll Employment up 353,000, Professional and Business services Up 74,000, in January 2024

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 353,000 in January 2024, with job gains in professional and business services, health care, retail trade, and social assistance.

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Nonprofits: A Look at National Trends in Establishment Size and Employment

Nonprofits: a look at national trends in establishment size and employment

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National Survey By Provident Bank Finds Businesses Expect Economy To Improve In 2024 Despite Inflation

The 2024 Economic Outlook Survey revealed 61% of businesses expect to increase hiring in 2024

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The (Real) Future of Work Conversation Has Started

Machines were devised not to do a man out of a job, but to take the heavy labor from man’s back and place it on the broad back of the machine.

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Focusing on Talent Retention to Grow Your Organization

Employee attrition in the Asia/Pacific region is a bigger problem when compared to other parts of the world. Only 26% of APAC employees indicated their intent to stay in their current organizations versus 38% globally.

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How Does the Culture of Your Organization Impact the Success of Technological Change?

Many organizations are looking at how to make their daily processes more efficient, and a primary way to do this is by introducing a new and effective technological solution.

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Coaching Up and Coaching Out - What's the Difference?

In a recent study, CEOs only rated 38% of their mid-level leaders as “very good” or “excellent.” Clearly, there’s a disconnect in employees being groomed to possess those leadership qualities and current leadership.

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Finding the Right Person for the Right Seat in Today's World

Strategic workforce planning designs a process within your organization that proactively foresees current and future hiring needs. Forecasting methods to predict turnover and retirement are important parts of the process.

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Bold Solutions For the Widening Skills Gap

HRPS: What is driving the increase in the skills gap? Why aren’t traditional methods working in closing the gap?

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