How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom
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How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom

The reality of being a contractor includes inexperienced workers, sketchy business practices and low, low margins.
As Trump Squeezes the Immigrant Work Force, Employers Seek Relief
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As Trump Squeezes the Immigrant Work Force, Employers Seek Relief

Businesses that rely on immigrants are pushing for legislation to ensure an adequate, legal flow of laborers from abroad as deportations ramp up.
New York Liberty Unveil Practice Facility Amid WNBA’s Race to Attract Talent
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New York Liberty Unveil Practice Facility Amid WNBA’s Race to Attract Talent

In its next gambit to lure and foster talent, the New York Liberty are unveiling plans for a building in Brooklyn with state-of-the-art training facilities and child care rooms — as well as a zenlike locker room.