The office support jobs’ sluggish comeback

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English - January 30, 2024 00:31 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 7.7K ratings
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Jobs in office support (think custodians, security guards) grew just 2.6% in 2023, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report tracking employment in different sectors. That may reflect a sluggish return to in-person work more than growth in the sector. In this episode, the office support ecosystem. Plus, Baltimore will use blockchain tech to battle vacant homes, teen employment hits a 14-year high and importers struggle with price spikes.