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Hiring Managers Reserved Despite Economic Optimism

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What are hiring managers doing, and how is it reflective of the broader economy? Retailers, health care and technology consultants enjoyed the largest employment gains, said analysts, while manufacturers saw a 4,000 cut in jobs last month. The strongest region in the U.S.? presidential election. 59% of U.S. 2015, reports said.

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WeWork Makes Its Pitch As An Innovation Enabler

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The space-sharing company, already famous and well-funded for the value it offers to modern, technologically proficient and often geographically separated workforces, keeps making inroads in payments and commerce — in fact, it is getting into software via the just announced acquisition of Teem , which sells office management technology.

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Agile Snaps Up Ajilus To Strengthen eCommerce Logistics Network

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Transportation and shipping logistic management firm Agile Network has entered an agreement to purchase Ajilus – a Seattle-based shipping systems and supply chain software consultancy. With Ajilus’ technology- Agile will be able to add the firm’s historical gravitas and expertise to its software platform.

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How Smaller Grocers Can Tap Into Digital Offerings

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With Amazon , Kroger and other large retailers in the grocery business introducing digital technology, such as mobile self-checkout, how do smaller regional grocers compete? GrocerKey primarily works with mid- to large-sized independent and regional chains. Still, Neren is focused on large independent and regional grocers.

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Coronavirus: Amazon Adjusts Attendance Policy; Trip.com Chairman, CEO To Stop Taking Salaries

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The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on medical facilities, eCommerce retailers, technology and the economy as a whole. And Amazon also told employees in Seattle, Bellevue and the San Francisco Bay Area to telecommute if they have the ability to through the conclusion of March.

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Embracing disruption at Bank Innovation Ignite with IBM

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Digitally transforming operations, operating models and technologies to compete in a changing industry structure. But it is possible to gain control and establish a proactive foundation of well governed, compliant security upon which these cloud projects can be built and managed. Optimizing risk, compliance and security.

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Digital Freight Services Race Toward More Cash And Last Mile Innovation

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13), the company has raised $400 million in funding round led by Generation Investment Management LLP and previous investor T. Founded in 2015, Seattle-based Convoy is among the biggest operators of online marketplaces that match truckers with shippers needing to move cargo,” the report said. Rowe Price Associates. Uber’s Move.