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The Houston Economy

Professional Alternatives

In 2014, the Houston metro area was the fastest-growing area in the nation with an economy to match – since 2014, Houston’s gross domestic product (GDP) has increased by nearly $115 billion. percent in December of 2014. percent in December of 2014. Nonfarm jobs grew over four percent from 2013 to the end of 2014.

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Employee Wellness Benefits for Your Quick Service Restaurant Workers

Payactiv

Payactiv’s holistic financial-wellness platform offers a suite of financial services that includes savings and budgeting tools, bill payment and discounts. The post Employee Wellness Benefits for Your Quick Service Restaurant Workers appeared first on Payactiv.

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How Will Dropping Oil Prices Impact the Texas Job Market?

Professional Alternatives

Oil prices have been dropping in Texas through the end of 2014 and into 2015, to an estimated amount of $83 million per day lost over six months in potential revenue for the state, according to a report by the Greater Houston Partnership.

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3 HR Trends in 2014

Dave's Weekly Thought

We all know nothing happens quickly in HR, but here are a few ever-developing trends that inspired my heart in 2014. I'd specifically site the impact that FitBit and like-minded behavior change apps have had on the way we work in 2014. Behavior Change Management Now more than ever change is paramount to organizational success.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.

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Chequed.com Doubles Revenue During Breakthrough Year in 2014

Outmatch

Saratoga Springs, NY – Chequed.com, the leading provider of cloud-based Predictive Talent Selection™ technology, today announced that 2014 marked a breakthrough year for the company, highlighted by a doubling of its revenue, significant growth in its enterprise client base, and strategic geographic expansion of its market presence.

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HR 101: A brief history of fertility benefits

HR Brew

Fertility benefits, including IVF and egg-freezing coverage, as well as family planning, adoption, and surrogacy support, were rare as recently as 2015. Welcome to HR 101. Class is now in session. Today’s discussion is all about fertility benefits. The history. Additionally, 42% of employers were offering IVF by that year.

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