SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California officials announced Friday that job growth in the world’s fifth largest economy is now in its 113th month, tying the expansion of the 1960s as the longest on record.The country’s most populous state needs between 8,000 and 9,000 new jobs each month to keep up with
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Month: August 2019
CEOs see pay grow 1,000%, and now make 278 times the average worker
In comparative terms, CEOs now make on average 278 times the average worker’s salary, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
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Don’t retire early or buy a home if you want to be happy, experts say
Over a period of more than two years, I studied hundreds of academic studies, interviewed psychologists, sociologists and happiness researchers about what brings a person joy. Here are a few surprising ways to find long-term happiness and joy in your life.
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CEO pay is 1,008% of what it used to be. Worker pay? Not so much.
CEO compensation has increased by 1,008% over the past three decades while workers have seen their pay rise by about 12%, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).
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This college professor spills 6 secrets that every freshman should know – MarketWatch
Know what it takes to be successful before you step into your first college class.
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Facebook exec says these are the 2 traits you need to get hired
Maxine Williams, Facebook’s global chief diversity officer, tells CNBC Make It that there are two traits the company looks for in potential hires, and it’s important to be able to demonstrate both.
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Exclusive: Google’s jobs search draws antitrust complaints from rivals – Reuters
Google’s fast-growing tool for searching job listings has been a boon for employers and job boards starving for candidates, but several rival job-finding services contend anti-competitive behavior has fueled its rise and cost them users and profits.
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Here’s an example of the best resignation letter I ever received
No CEO wants to see a valuable employee leave, but a well-written resignation letter can land you a great reference letter later on. Here’s an example of how to write the perfect one.
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15 companies hiring the most jobs paying over $100,000 in August
The Ladders released their August jobs report of the top companies with the most openings for roles that pay $100,000 or more. Here’s where they are and what they’re looking for.
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It costs almost $80,000 to go to the most expensive college in the US
According to Harvey Mudd, the total cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 school year is $79,539.
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