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NEWS ROUNDUP
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The September jobs report came out last week, and the numbers were a mixed bag. The unemployment rate dipped 0.2% from August to 3.5%, beating forecasts.
The August job openings report was also released last week, and it showed the steepest decline in open positions since April 2020, just after Covid hit.
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm
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Small businesses are continuing to try numerous ways to struggle with the employee shortage.
According to the September Wall Street Journal/Vistage Small Business CEO Survey, a majority of respondents have already boosted wages, offered flexible hours and remote working, and leadership development programs.
https://www.vistage.com/research-center/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WSJ-CEO-Survey-0922.pdf
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A small business advocacy group has filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan.
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FEATURE – 4 Tips to Better Webinars
A study by BrightTALK in 2021 found that respondents preferred webinars over all other methods for professional growth.
First, start with the topic – don’t pick something that’s boring.
Next, frame the webinar in the minds of your participants.
Make every minute of the webinar count.
Be as interactive as possible.
Leave your audience with knowledge that is valuable and actionable, even if they never buy your product.
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