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Guide to Hiring in the United States

Globalization Partners

Before hiring, your company will need a firm foundation of knowledge about topics like at-will employment, payroll and taxes, working hours, benefits, workforce makeup, and how to navigate federal and state regulations. During the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, the unemployment rate reached a high of 9.3 Most companies in the U.S.

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SEC’s climate disclosure rule proposal explained

IBM Business Partners

Mandates drive action, as seen in Australia when the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act was introduced in 2007, which now includes hundreds of registrants reporting on their energy production, consumption and GHG emissions. How will organizations be impacted if the SEC’s rule is enacted?

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Learning from the Great Recession: Two Strategies That Can Help Businesses Rise Above COVID-19

Velocity Global

Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission determined multiple causes for the Great Recession, including: A general lack of financial oversight by regulating bodies. Together, these considerations created a perfect storm for the economic turmoil that began in late 2007. An unchecked rise in unstable subprime mortgages.

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How do streaming services work and, most importantly, make money?

Vilmate

The year 2007 was truly remarkable in terms of revolutionary technologies. Even in 2007, voices suggested that television would soon meet its demise. Flexibility and convenience Streaming services allow you to consume content conveniently and from any internet-connected device. TV vs. streaming services: who will win?

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Want to Talk About Failed Startups? 27 Companies That Went Under and Why

TMS

The idea was to use VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) to create a flexible, expandable service network. He started the company in 2007. As a result, the authorities became more strict in regulating the company’s activities. Moreover, tenacious, flexible, and growth-minded individuals make for successful founders.