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Nurses left their jobs during the pandemic-these incentives aim to lure them back

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Record numbers of nurses left their jobs during the pandemic—these incentives aim to lure them back The total number of registered nurses in the U.S. dropped by more than 100,000 in 2021—the largest single-year drop in 40 years, according to a Health Affairs analysis. A key driver of the mass exodus was the COVID-19 pandemic as nurses were on the frontlines responding to the infectious disease.

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Youth employment experts: It’s hard to find jobs for 14- and 15-year-olds

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This article was originally published by By Jay Waagmeester on The Gazette on Jul, 2023. Despite the recent law passed by the Iowa Legislature to eliminate some child labor restrictions, Iowa youth employment service providers say they have a harder time placing 14- and 15-year-old Iowans in jobs. “That’s definitely the area that’s hurting for our program as well, finding businesses and organizations to keep our 14- and 15-year-olds busy,” said Jason Vang, youth program coordinator for the Evelyn K.

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10 side hustles you can launch yourself

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10 side hustles you can launch yourself Looking for ways to make a little extra cash? Whether you're saving for a particular goal or just trying to combat inflation, taking on a side hustle alongside your day job can help put a little more money in the bank. Vending Mavericks highlighted 10 side hustles people could start on their own at a relatively low cost, including those involving skill or mastery and others that can be done without.

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6 techniques to improve productivity, according to research

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GaudiLab // Shutterstock 6 techniques to improve productivity, according to research It's normal to procrastinate and seek distraction every now and then, but the honest truth is people's attention spans are shrinking in the digital age. It's both natural and healthy to let your mind wander on occasion, and it's hard to bring your mind to heel and focus on necessary tasks.

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