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ESA: Games directly contributed $40.9 billion to U.S. economy and employed 143,045 people in 2019

Get the most out of your game’s subscription plans Best practices for designing and managing your subscription strategy Access guide here The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has released a new economic impact report for the U.S. video game industry that says gaming directly generated economic output of $ 40.9 billion …

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Gig economy workers could receive equity under SEC proposal

When it comes to customer expectations, the pandemic has changed everything Learn how to accelerate customer service, optimize costs, and improve self-service in a digital-first world. Register here (Reuters) — The U.S. securities regulator on Tuesday proposed a pilot program to allow tech companies like Uber and Lyft to pay …

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A Balancing Act: Why S’pore Needs Both Local And Foreign Talents To Power The Economy

Singapore has long been known for its liberal foreign worker policy, from blue-collared foreign workers to white-collar expatriates. The city has also long been a coveted choice for expats looking for an entry into Asia — low tax rates and favourable government policies are just among some of the reasons. …

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S’pore Likely To See L-Shaped Economy Recovery, But There’s A New “K-Shape” Emerging

According to the latest data by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore suffered its deepest economic slump on record in the second quarter (Q2) of 2020. In Q2 2020, the economy declined by 13.2 per cent year on year (YoY), sharper than the estimated 12.6 per cent decrease …

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Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on the Economy?

Last week, we took a close look at Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan for the U.S. economy, including a new federal credit bureau aimed at closing the racial wealth gap in America. But what about Biden’s new running mate, Senator Kamala Harris of California? “I’m not trying to restructure …

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12 Career Tips For the COVID-19 Economy

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. How to promote a side gig2. How to handle a professional review during coronavirus3. The value of finding “any” job4. How to network in a blue-collar job5. …

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When Will the Economy Recover From Coronavirus?

The coronavirus shutdown plunged the United States into a period of rapid unemployment growth. Many industries and commercial sectors ground to a complete halt and others slowed significantly. As we watch parts of our economy begin to reopen and recover, the question on the minds of many is how long …

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How’s the Economy Doing? Watch the Dentists

Installing a crown at a dental office in Vinton, Iowa, last month. In many places, dentists have gone back to work.Credit…Andy Abeyta/The Gazette, via Associated Press If not for coronavirus, you’d expect your local dentist office to be doing just fine. Dentist offices tend to be stable businesses that stick …

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COVID-19: Chan Chun Sing On Speeding Up Economy Recovery, Reopening Of S’pore Borders

Economic uncertainty continues to be a concern for Singaporeans as we battle Covid-19. With Singapore’s economy drastically hit by Covid-19 and targeted to enter a recession this year, Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing shared his outlook for the economy in a Bloomberg interview on Wednesday (May 20). …

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