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America's DataHub Consortium announces selections of two projects advancing data privacy and protection

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's DataHub Consortium (ADC) has announced the awardees of two recent projects: the Privacy Preserving Technologies Phase 1 – Environmental Scan project and the Data Protection Toolkit Use Case Analysis project.

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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's DataHub Consortium (ADC) has announced the awardees of two recent projects: the Privacy Preserving Technologies Phase 1 – Environmental Scan project and the Data Protection Toolkit Use Case Analysis project.
NORC at the University of Chicago was selected to lead the Data Protection Toolkit Use Case Analysis Project, which is also a 6-month project, and is valued at $243,172.
The Data Protection Toolkit Use Case Analysis project looks to conduct a use case analysis of the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology's Data Protection Toolkit https://nces.ed.gov/fcsm/dpt/ .
"The Data Protection Toolkit is a government-wide resource that provides resources, tools, and content about protecting data.

Germany Construction Industry Report 2022: Market is Expected to Grow by 2.8% to Reach €244,038 Million in 2022 - Investment in Infrastructure Projects in H2 2022 is Expected to Drive Industry Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Construction industry in Germany is expected to grow by 2.8% to reach EUR 244,038 million in 2022.

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Construction industry in Germany is expected to grow by 2.8% to reach EUR 244,038 million in 2022.
The construction industry in Germany is expected to grow steadily over the next four quarters.
In H2 2022, several new infrastructure projects are expected to start in Germany, thereby driving investment in the sector.
These infrastructure construction projects are expected to assist the industry growth in the country from the short to medium-term perspective.

2021 Liberty Mutual Insurance Workplace Safety Index Helps Companies Better Protect Employees and Control Costs as the Economy Continues to Reopen

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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The study is based on information from Liberty Mutual, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Academy of Social Insurance.

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The study is based on information from Liberty Mutual, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Academy of Social Insurance.
Liberty Mutual and BLS injury data are analyzed to determine which events caused employees to miss more than five days of work.
Given the methodology used to create the annual Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, the latest report does not reflect the impact of Covid-19.
Liberty Mutual provides a wealth of online content to help companies and brokers understand and minimize the Pandemic's impact on the workplace .

IT and DevOps Pros Will Quit for Better Career Path and Mentorship - EDB Survey Shows

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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The survey found that this key talent pool would consider other roles for stronger career path options, better mentorship and greater opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies.

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The survey found that this key talent pool would consider other roles for stronger career path options, better mentorship and greater opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that by 2030, the U.S will lose $430 billion annually due to staff turnover.
These expectations are driving a movement dubbed, the great resignation, making it increasingly difficult to recruit and hold onto talent.
The global survey by EDB targeted open source technology users, specifically those holding application development, information technology and operations titles at organizations greater than 100 people.

Census Bureau Releases Quality Indicators on 2020 Census

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'Today the U.S. Census Bureau released information about the quality of the 2020 Census from two methods: (1) analyses that compare the first census results to other ways of measuring the population, and (2) metrics that provide insight into the census operations.\nThe Census Bureau accelerated plans for releasing this information because of increased interest in how COVID-19 and its impact on operations may have impacted the quality of the 2020 Census.

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b'Today the U.S. Census Bureau released information about the quality of the 2020 Census from two methods: (1) analyses that compare the first census results to other ways of measuring the population, and (2) metrics that provide insight into the census operations.\nThe Census Bureau accelerated plans for releasing this information because of increased interest in how COVID-19 and its impact on operations may have impacted the quality of the 2020 Census.
We are confident that today\xe2\x80\x99s 2020 Census results meet our high data quality standards.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe report A Preliminary Analysis of U.S. and State-Level Results From the 2020 Census compares the 2020 Census population counts to three other population benchmarks \xe2\x80\x94 previous decennial census results, estimates from the Census Bureau\xe2\x80\x99s Population Estimates Program, and the 2020 Demographic Analysis estimates.\nThe report analyzes the differences between the 2020 Census counts and each of the benchmarks.
These metrics add to the unprecedented number of data quality indicators the Census Bureau has already provided on 2020 Census data collection.\nNew metrics are available for the nation, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in an interactive dashboard as well as a downloadable table .\nThese metrics show by state the percentage of addresses in the 2020 Census that the Census Bureau determined were occupied, vacant or nonexistent.
Preliminary analyses of the operational metrics are available in the Examining Operational Quality Metrics blog.\nThe Census Bureau will continue to evaluate the 2020 Census and release additional quality metrics and assessments in the months and years to come.

Tech Hiring Stands Out in December Jobs Report

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Friday, January 8, 2021

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Tech hiring continues to bring a degree of stability to a still fragile labor market in an incomplete recovery.
The positive tech employment news stood out in a month where the U.S. economy lost 140,000 jobs, according to today's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation report ( #JobsReport ).
"With projections of employer demand for tech talent remaining strong in the year ahead, we hope tech can continue to serve as a catalyst for business and career opportunity."
Employer hiring for emerging tech job roles and skills reached 57,509 for the month, a slight increase from November.

Census Bureau Hosts News Briefing to Provide Updates on 2020 Census Operations

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

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What: U.S. Census Bureau officials will hold an audio news conference to share updates on 2020 Census operations and next steps.

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What: U.S. Census Bureau officials will hold an audio news conference to share updates on 2020 Census operations and next steps.
Albert E. Fontenot, Jr. , Associate Director for Decennial Programs, U.S. Census Bureau
Tim Olson , Associate Director for Field Operations, U.S. Census Bureau
Call 1-888-989-9788, enter passcode 5161860 and follow the voice prompts.
Please contact the Census Bureaus Public Information Office at [email protected] or call 301-763-3030 to request an interview.
Access the Census Bureaus 2020 Census press kit in the Census Bureau Newsroom.

2020 Census Response Rate Update: 99.98% Complete Nationwide

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Monday, October 19, 2020

According to updated numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau today, 99.98% of all housing units and addresses nationwide were accounted for in the 2020 Census as of the end of self-response and field data collection operations on Oct. 15, 2020.

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According to updated numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau today, 99.98% of all housing units and addresses nationwide were accounted for in the 2020 Census as of the end of self-response and field data collection operations on Oct. 15, 2020.
The 2020 Census faced challenges like no other decennial census in living memory, said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.
America stepped up and answered the call: shape your future by responding to the 2020 Census, said Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau.
Data collection for the 2020 Census ended at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on Oct. 15, 2020 (5:59 a.m. EDT).

ABT TO MANAGE NATIONAL CORRECTIONS REPORTING PROGRAM AND NATIONAL PRISONER STATISTICS SURVEY

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

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Rockville, MD, Oct. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP) and National Prisoner Statistics (NPS) survey are the premier sources of data and statistics on people incarcerated in the nations prisons.

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Rockville, MD, Oct. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP) and National Prisoner Statistics (NPS) survey are the premier sources of data and statistics on people incarcerated in the nations prisons.
BJS has contracted with Abt Associates to run the programs under a three-year, $2.7 million base award with two options years at $900,000 per year.
Abt has been the NCRP/NPS contractor for BJS since October 2010, and this is the third five-year award Abt has received.
NCRP is one of several awards in Abts BJS portfolio, which includes the Federal Justice Statistics Program, the Survey of Prison Inmates Statistical Support Center, the Survey of Inmates in Local Jails, and the Statistical Support Program.

Door-to-Door Visits Begin Nationwide for 2020 Census

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

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This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census.

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This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census.
Up to 500,000 census takers across the country will go door to door to assist people in responding to the 2020 Census.
To confirm a census takers identity, the public may contact their regional census center to speak with a Census Bureau representative.
The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone who lives in the United States on April 1, 2020 (Census Day).