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Nowcasting consumer price inflation using high-frequency scanner data: evidence from Germany

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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    The Effect of Long COVID and Chronic Conditions on Employee Productivity and Disability Claims

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    Monday, December 11, 2023
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    OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), a health and productivity research non-profit, analyzed the impact of long COVID and certain chronic conditions on productivity, disability, and disability claims. The chronic conditions highlighted in the analysis include cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and mental health conditions.

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    • US employees with long COVID along with certain comorbid conditions have a two-fold increase in missed workdays, according to Integrated Benefits Institute analysis
      OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), a health and productivity research non-profit, analyzed the impact of long COVID and certain chronic conditions on productivity, disability, and disability claims.
    • The prevalence of long COVID has had a profound impact on disability claims, work absences, and healthcare expenses.
    • The study's findings shed light on the complex relationship that exists between long COVID, chronic conditions, and work-related outcomes.
    • Notably, 16% of these STD claims transitioned into LTD claims, resulting in 5,427 cases of long COVID LTD claims.

    How people want to work – preferences for remote work after the pandemic

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    Monday, February 20, 2023
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    Work from home (WFH) patterns have changed substantially following the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and point to a persistently higher preference for remote work.

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    • Work from home (WFH) patterns have changed substantially following the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and point to a persistently higher preference for remote work.
    • This box documents the changes in WFH during the pandemic and the main drivers behind them as well as future expectations for work preferences.
    • Changes in WFH patterns and preferences potentially have important consequences for economic and social developments, including in the labour market and housing choices.
    • [4] According to CES data more than 60% of workers had never worked from home before the pandemic.
    • [6] Number of WFH days before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and preferences for after
      (percentage of respondents)

      Source: ECB (CES, May 2022).

    • *On average, workers see their preferences for WFH as broadly aligned with the preferences they perceive their employers to have.
    • Notes: The chart shows workers’ preferred number of WFH days per week and their perception of their employers’ preferences.
    • If a worker’s WFH preferences exceed what their current employer offers, this can lead to an increased willingness to change jobs.
    • [8] WFH preferences and worker retainment
      (percentage of respondents)

      Source: ECB (CES, July 2021, August 2021 and following waves until May 2022).

    • After controlling for job-specific characteristics, commute time is shown to be the most important person-specific driver of WFH preferences.

    Evaluate and Track Supply Chain Financing Solutions Market | Procurement Research Report| SpendEdge

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    Wednesday, July 21, 2021
    Articles, Procurement, Business, Supply chain management, Systems engineering, Public economics, Freight transport, Government procurement, Strategic sourcing

    Sign Up for a Sample Supply Chain Financing Solutions Procurement Market Report: www.spendedge.com/report/supply-chain-financing-market-procurement-resea...

    Key Points: 
    • Sign Up for a Sample Supply Chain Financing Solutions Procurement Market Report: www.spendedge.com/report/supply-chain-financing-market-procurement-resea...
      This report evaluates suppliers based on provision for applicable insurance policy, real-time analysis, pipeline software solutions, and conduct pipeline surveys.
    • Prices will increase by 8-10% during the forecast period and suppliers will have a moderate bargaining power in this market.
    • Banking Services Sourcing and Procurement Report :This report evaluates suppliers based on industry-experience, global reach, value-added services, and adoption of security measures.
    • Prices will increase by 10%-12% during the forecast period and suppliers will have a high bargaining power in this market.

    Evaluate and Track Outplacement Services Market | Procurement Research Report| SpendEdge

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    Wednesday, July 21, 2021
    Procurement, Articles, Supply chain management, Systems engineering, Sourcing, Public economics, Government procurement

    NEW YORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outplacement Services will grow at a CAGR of 5.06% by 2024. Prices will increase by 5%-8% during the forecast period and suppliers will have a moderate bargaining power in this market. This report offers key advisory and intelligence to help buyers identify and shortlist the most suitable suppliers for their Outplacement Services requirements.

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    • Sign Up for a Sample Outplacement Services Procurement Market Report: www.spendedge.com/report/outplacement-services-market-procurement-resear...
      This report evaluates suppliers based on provision for applicable insurance policy, real-time analysis, pipeline software solutions, and conduct pipeline surveys.
    • Related Reports on Professional Services Include:
      Asset Recovery Services - Forecast and Analysis :The asset recovery services will grow at a CAGR of 9.49% during 2021-2025.Asia Asset Recovery Pte Ltd., TES-Amm Singapore Pte Ltd., and Iron Mountain Inc. are among the prominent suppliers in asset recovery services market.
    • Vulnerability Management Sourcing and Procurement Report :Vulnerability Management Procurement Market, prices will increase by 4%-6% during the forecast period and suppliers will have a Moderate bargaining power in this market.
    • Celebrity Talent Management Services - Sourcing and Procurement Intelligence Report :This report offers key advisory and intelligence to help buyers identify and shortlist the most suitable suppliers for their celebrity talent management services requirements.

    Periscope Holdings Awarded Texas DIR Contract for Public Sector Procurement Software and Related Services

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    Tuesday, July 13, 2021
    Software, Public policy, Government, Technology, State, Local, Procurement, Supply chain management, Systems engineering, Articles, Public economics

    Periscope Holdings , the leading public sector procurement solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded a Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract for Public Sector Procurement software and related services on behalf of the State of Texas.

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    • Periscope Holdings , the leading public sector procurement solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded a Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract for Public Sector Procurement software and related services on behalf of the State of Texas.
    • This award makes these solutions available to state and local government, public education, other public entities in Texas, as well as public entities outside the state.
    • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713005804/en/
      As an Austin, Texas headquartered company, we are particularly proud to be a part of the savings and benefits DIR provides to Texans, said Brian Utley, CEO of Periscope Holdings.
    • Periscope Holdings solutions are available under DIR Contract: DIR-CPO-4727
      Founded in 2001, Periscope Holdings is transforming public sector procurement with technology and solutions exclusively for public sector buyers and suppliers.

    The Americas Public Infrastructure Projects Prospects Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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    Tuesday, June 22, 2021
    Transport, Other Transport, Articles, Construction, Infrastructure, Civil engineering, Public policy, Public economics, Infrastructure-based development

    The "Prospects for Public Infrastructure Projects, The Americas" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

    Key Points: 
    • The "Prospects for Public Infrastructure Projects, The Americas" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
    • This report provides a detailed analysis of the prospects for an acceleration in public infrastructure investment, including a listing of key projects.
    • Last year, Trudeau government announced it will fast-track funding delivered via the federal Gas Tax Fund to help municipalities make progress with their infrastructure projects.
    • Gain insight into the key policies and issues that will impact the prospects for public infrastructure projects.

    FGA Criticizes the US Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service's Withdrawal of BBCE Rule

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    Friday, June 11, 2021
    Articles, Federal assistance in the United States, Public economics, Economy, Foundation for Government Accountability, Naples, Florida, Presidency of Donald Trump, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Social programs in the United States, Nonprofit organization, Welfare, FGA

    The rule would have limited the abuse of "broad based categorical eligibility," which allowed millions of individuals to receive food stamps who were not eligible under the program's requirements.

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    • The rule would have limited the abuse of "broad based categorical eligibility," which allowed millions of individuals to receive food stamps who were not eligible under the program's requirements.
    • "The proposed rule was one of the most important welfare reforms in the last decade.
    • Taking it on was a signature achievement for the Trump administration," said Sam Adolphsen, Policy Director at FGA.
    • The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is a nonprofit, multistate think tank that specializes in health care, welfare, work, and election reforms.

    beqom Announces Solution for Equal Pay Analysis and Compliance

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    Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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    PayScales Compensation Best Practices Report shows that intention to conduct pay equity analysis is on the riseincreasing 8% over last year.

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    • PayScales Compensation Best Practices Report shows that intention to conduct pay equity analysis is on the riseincreasing 8% over last year.
    • [SEE PAYSCALE REPORT BELOW]
      Many organizations think that they do not have a gender or racial pay gap ...
    • Fortunately, the technology available today eases the burden of pay equity analysis considerably.
    • 46.2 percent [or organizations] say that they will conduct a gender pay gap analysis, a racial pay gap analysis, or both in 2021 an increase of 8 percent over last year.

    Public-Private Partnerships Online Masterclass is Now Back by Popular Demand

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    Wednesday, June 9, 2021
    Countries, Articles, Government procurement, Public economics, World, Public–private partnership, Singapore

    Singapore, June 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Infocus International Group has launched the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) online masterclass which will be commencing live on 17 August 2021.

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    • Singapore, June 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Infocus International Group has launched the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) online masterclass which will be commencing live on 17 August 2021.
    • Throughout the eight sessions, attendees will be mastering PPP project analysis, financing, contracts & transaction management techniques.
    • Roads, airports, schools, hospitals and housing: the list is enormous and growing.
    • Merely grasping the concepts of PPP does not do justice to our great responsibility of having ownership in the country's future.