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Vaccine Mandates Appear to Have No Effect on Quit Rate

As the percentage of workers quitting their jobs rises to new highs, employer vaccine requirements have been suggested as a potential cause. Data suggest, however, that vaccine mandates had limited...
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Data, 
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When it Comes to Work From Home Policies, Normal is a Moving Target

This article was originally published in the Richmond Times Dispatch on March 14, 2022. I’ve noticed more people in town lately. Restaurants are fuller at lunchtime, more cars are on the road, and...
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Data, 
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JobsEQ, 
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Staffing, 
Pro

Understanding our new Resume Forensics Data

Chmura operates under the spirit of continuous improvement and that includes our data quality. We are passionate about ensuring that our JobsEQ users continue to have the best, most accurate, and...
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Data, 
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Economic Trends

Is a Recession Looming? It Depends on the Fed's Action...

This article was originally published in the Richmond Times Dispatch on February 14, 2022. Whispers of a potential upcoming recession have been quietly discussed. Few observers have mentioned the...
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Education, 
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Pro

No Compromising on Higher Education: The Latest Evidence from Job Ads

In 2021, tightness gripped the U.S. labor market. Partially due to ripple effects from the pandemic, the rate of quits reached record highs and many potential labor force participants stayed on the...
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Communicating Your Project’s Value to Local Stakeholders

This article was originally published in Area Development during the 4th Quarter of 2021. Congratulations. Your business is growing! Revenue is up, and you just launched a new product that is flying...
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Covid-19, 
Data, 
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Economic Impact: January 2022 Forecast

This article was originally published in the Richmond Times Dispatch on January 9, 2022. Forecasts are based on assumptions. And the forecast for this year has assumptions and questions built into...
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Workforce, 
Covid-19, 
Data, 
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Economy, 
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Analysis, 
Consulting, 
Staffing, 
Pro, 
Economic Trends

What is the Supply Chain and How Does it Affect Me?

Most Americans have heard more about the supply chain in the past few months than they wanted. Stories about people not able to find PlayStation 5s or waiting more than six months for delivery of a...
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Covid-19, 
Data, 
Forecasting, 
Economy, 
Analysis, 
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Economic Trends

Turkey Prices Steady Ahead of Thanksgiving

Amid upward price pressure from supply chain disruptions and other pandemic impacts, the average price for the Thanksgiving centerpiece has stayed roughly the same this year. The average price per...
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