Ministry of Labour

NAIFA Members Advocate for Access to Financial Service Professionals

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星期三, 十二月 6, 2023

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 250 members of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) took to Capitol Hill today to meet with over 200 Congressional offices to advance the need to protect the worker classification of financial service professionals as independent contractors and to provide consumers a variety of choices in financial service professionals. The Day on the Hill was coupled with NAIFA's National Leadership Conference which serves to train the leaders of state and local chapters in grassroots advocacy.

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 250 members of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) took to Capitol Hill today to meet with over 200 Congressional offices to advance the need to protect the worker classification of financial service professionals as independent contractors and to provide consumers a variety of choices in financial service professionals.
NAIFA members' personal stories, which represent their businesses, clients, and communities, help lawmakers thoroughly understand the important role NAIFA members play.
NAIFA members spoke with lawmakers to explain the need to retain the current definition of independent contractors.
NAIFA members' personal stories, which represent their businesses, clients, and communities, help lawmakers thoroughly understand the important role NAIFA members play in:
Providing products, services, and advice that improve the financial security of 90 million American families.

Restaurant Workforce Builds Careers Empowered by Apprenticeship

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星期一, 十一月 13, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In dining rooms and kitchens across the country, restaurant apprentices are learning the skills and responsibilities that will get them ahead in their industry careers. While many may not associate apprenticeship with the restaurant industry, this year during National Apprenticeship Week, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is celebrating the successful role it is playing in building opportunity for industry workers in the years ahead.

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While many may not associate apprenticeship with the restaurant industry, this year during National Apprenticeship Week , the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is celebrating the successful role it is playing in building opportunity for industry workers in the years ahead.
Through apprenticeship, restaurant employees establish industry careers with a clear path to professional growth.
Restaurant apprenticeship merges hands-on training inherent in a foodservice environment, mentorship by restaurant staff, a formal training curriculum, and Department of Labor (DOL)-certified credentials.
A designated Apprenticeship Ambassador by the DOL , the NRAEF is creating industry apprenticeship opportunities through its Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center (RHLC), which houses its Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Program (HSRA), RYRA, and Veteran Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act (VALOR) programs.

Labor Forecast Predicts 5.6% Decrease in Demand for Temporary Workers in 2023 Fourth Quarter

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星期五, 十月 27, 2023

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NEWPORT BEACH, CA, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire — Demand for temporary workers in the United States is expected to decrease 5.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the 2023 fourth quarter, when compared with the same period in 2022, according to the Palmer Forecast™, released today. Demand for temporary workers has been softening since the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Demand for temporary workers has been softening since the fourth quarter of 2022.
The Palmer Forecast™ indicated a 4.3% decrease in temporary help for the 2023 third quarter.
Actual results as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) decreased by 5.5%, reflecting GDP growth below expectations.
To put this in perspective, there were 9.4 million jobs lost in 2020, and 2.1 million total jobs added for 2019.

Amid Rising U.S. Producer Prices, New Research Report Sheds Light on Evolving Food Market Trends for 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期五, 十月 20, 2023

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This timely report offers a deep dive into the transformative trends within the U.S. food market, providing crucial insights for business entrepreneurs and managers keen on navigating the challenges and capitalising on opportunities within the sector.

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This timely report offers a deep dive into the transformative trends within the U.S. food market, providing crucial insights for business entrepreneurs and managers keen on navigating the challenges and capitalising on opportunities within the sector.
This comprehensive study reveals that many dominant packaged food categories mainly rely on population growth.
The report is an exhaustive source that offers an all-encompassing understanding of the U.S. food market.
With coverage spanning across all retail channels, this report is pivotal for any entity aiming to understand the market pulse.

WorkingNation, Ares Charitable Foundation, WABE to Examine Employing People with Disabilities on 'Breaking Barriers: Embracing Disabilities in the Workforce,' Airing Oct. 23

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星期四, 十月 19, 2023

The special was made possible through funding provided by the Ares Charitable Foundation (the "Ares Foundation").

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The special was made possible through funding provided by the Ares Charitable Foundation (the "Ares Foundation").
The hour-long special will air on WABE October 23 at 9 p.m.
The special will air on WABE Oct. 23, 9 p.m.
The second will examine the state of employment for people living with disabilities.

TD Ameritrade Investor Movement Index: IMX Score Dips Slightly in September

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星期一, 十月 9, 2023

The Investor Movement Index ® (IMXSM) decreased to 5.64 in September, down from its score of 5.70 in August.

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The Investor Movement Index ® (IMXSM) decreased to 5.64 in September, down from its score of 5.70 in August.
The IMX is TD Ameritrade’s proprietary, behavior-based index, aggregating Main Street investor positions and activity to measure what investors actually were doing and how they were positioned in the markets.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009447766/en/
The reading for the five-week period ending September 29, 2023 ranks “moderate low” compared to historic averages.
“The IMX score did dip slightly as our clients reduced exposure to sectors that tend to get hit when wallets tighten, such as Consumer Discretionary and Energy.

NAHREP Announces Establishment of the National Hispanic Construction Alliance

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) will launch the National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA) to support Latino construction businesses and workers in building capacity, access to capital, and creating business opportunities for its members. Veteran construction industry executive George Carrillo will be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of this new and independent trade organization.

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George Carrillo to serve as CEO of member organization providing capacity building, access to capital, and business opportunities for Hispanic construction businesses
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) will launch the National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA) to support Latino construction businesses and workers in building capacity, access to capital, and creating business opportunities for its members.
According to the Construction Employers Association, Hispanics represent 27.7% of construction workers compared to 18.5% of the overall workforce.
The National Hispanic Construction Alliance will address these and other pressing issues with the aim of advocating and growing business opportunities for its members.
The first in-person national advisory board meeting of the National Hispanic Construction Alliance will convene, in Miami, at L'ATTITUDE September 27-30.

Legion Announces Legion Copilot Generative AI Assistant

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023

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Legion Technologies , an innovator in workforce management (WFM), today announced the launch of Legion Copilot, a generative AI-powered assistant embedded within the Legion WFM platform.

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Legion Technologies , an innovator in workforce management (WFM), today announced the launch of Legion Copilot, a generative AI-powered assistant embedded within the Legion WFM platform.
“With the generative AI copilot in Legion WFM, users don’t just receive information relevant to their day-to-day work—they wield the power to drive actions and execute powerful WFM workflows using simple conversational interactions,” said Sanish Mondkar, CEO and founder of Legion.
As part of its development efforts around generative AI, Legion is also focused on building an enterprise-grade reference structure for generative AI in SaaS applications.
Having deep experience with AI in the enterprise, Legion aims to set the industry standard for the implementation of generative AI in workplace technology.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Awards Vyopta an Enterprise-Wide Contract to Manage Collaboration Experience

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星期二, 九月 12, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vyopta, the global leader in digital collaboration and experience optimization, today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established an enterprise-wide subscription of Vyopta's FedRAMP certified cloud platform.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vyopta, the global leader in digital collaboration and experience optimization, today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established an enterprise-wide subscription of Vyopta's FedRAMP certified cloud platform.
This investment by the VA expands their usage of Vyopta's Technology Insights (formerly known as Collaboration Performance Management) software to manage and assure best-in-class collaboration user experience and technology performance.
The Vyopta platform empowers organizations with usage and adoption data and insights to make informed decisions on technology and real estate investments.
Being FedRAMP Authorized, Vyopta provides the insights required to optimize video and voice collaboration environments as well as efficiently meet compliance reporting requirements.

Vietnam Emerges as Global Growth Engine Buoyed by Macroeconomic Environment and Focus on 'Higher Quality' FDI: Report

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星期四, 九月 7, 2023

Within ASEAN, Vietnam will take center stage in under a decade as the country is already leading the pack in GDP growth.

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Within ASEAN, Vietnam will take center stage in under a decade as the country is already leading the pack in GDP growth.
Vietnam's emergence as a frontrunner in global high-tech manufacturing amidst escalating geopolitics between China and the West has also buoyed the market's performance in recent years.
For the past five years, the world has watched Vietnam's growth closely, comparing its trajectory to other ASEAN markets like Indonesia.
Singapore and Vietnam have also announced strategic partnerships to boost innovation and tech collaboration amid stronger economic ties in recent weeks, further accelerating Vietnam's growth engine.