In Idaho, homes have become 90% more expensive relative to income over the past decade. That's not a typo. A state once considered a haven of relative affordability is now one of the starkest examples of America's housing crisis. In 2013, home values in the state were a little over 3 times the median annual household income. By 2023, they had risen to 6 times the household income. Why has an entire generation been shut out of the housing market?
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The Gazette’s Company Spotlight is an exciting new way to showcase your company culture to attract top talent. You can unlock the power of storytelling and showcase what makes your company an exceptional place to work. The Gazette’s Company Spotlight offers a unique platform to highlight your company’s culture, values, and career opportunities to a community of engaged local talent. Call 319-368-8600, or email us to get started.
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Despite a generally positive economic outlook, many Americans are feeling the pinch in their wallets every time they fill up their tank, buy groceries, or pay their rent. The reality is that maintaining financial stability is a pressing problem for many Americans. Yet the numbers tell a different story. The difference between how people feel about their financial wellness and what the numbers say they should feel about their income and expenses depends on who you ask.
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Human resources departments are finally shedding stereotypes of being a company's unofficial paper-pushers: They're now at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence. While many HR professionals have traded filing cabinets for cloud storage, the transition to digital has unlocked vast amounts of "juicy, rich, people data," Will LaSala, field chief technology officer for the cybersecurity firm OneSpan, told HR Brew. This data fuels AI-driven processes with the potential to streamline hiring, training, and managing employee experience and performance.
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