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Simon Says: Working “four” days

Workers in the United Kingdom overwhelmingly like a four-day week, according to a new report from Autonomy Research in collaboration with a global team of academics. Surveys of workers found that 39% of employees were less stressed and 71% had reduced levels of burnout. Employees also reported better life-work balance with 54% saying it was easier to balance work with household jobs and 60% reporting an increased ability to combine work and care responsibilities. Businesses also reported positive effects. Revenue increased marginally by 1.4% but there was a huge fall

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Economic Update: Promising growth and increases in the CSRA

An air show is flying into town! Dave Holdeman from The Alternative Board of the CSRA and Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon discuss the latest business growth and what’s coming to the area in this week’s economic update. Several places have seen increases including the Masters Tournament, Crowne Plaza, and Augusta University’s Jaguar Job Fair, the first it’s hosted since 2019.

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Growing Augusta Regional Airport

A multi-million-dollar grant will be used in a project to reimagine the east end of the terminal building at Augusta Regional Airport. The airport has received a $3 million grant from the Airport Terminal Program, which is included in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Augusta is one of 104 projects submitted by 99 airports across the country. The money comes at a time when the airport is beginning a $5-million-dollar expansion around gates three and four. Those gates date back to the time when Augusta was serviced by airlines using

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Mondays with Rick: Economic Development enhances area businesses

  Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the way the CSRA’s economic development plans help businesses. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: It’s always big news when a large company decides to locate in our area and it’s usually announced by one of the Economic Development Authorities as part of their economic development plan. What is an economic development plan? Rick: It’s deciding what we need

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CSRA Staffing expert updates ABD on labor status

Nate Lauger, Operations Director of Manpower, sits down with Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon to discuss ways employers and employees can find jobs that are suitable for them. Lauger says he’s able to help businesses and job seekers save time and resources when looking for positions. The CSRA branch of the company can be found at www.manpwr.com.

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