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The Contract Series: Part 2 – Reviewing the Terms

Date: April 20, 2021

You’ve been offered a contract. In many cases, the initial contract is a standard document with some wiggle room. Remember, you’ll have to live with the conditions of this contract for a long time, so it is essential to understand the offer in its entirety. Start by reviewing the general terms...

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The Contract Series: Part 1 – Preparing For Negotiations

Date: April 13, 2021

You’re in discussions with an employer for a position that looks like a great fit, and it looks like you’ll be offered a contract. However, one of the most critical aspects of the contract negotiation starts before an agreement is even tendered. Here are some important aspects to consider early on...

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Are You Ready for What’s Next?

Date: March 24, 2021

Everyone is trying to understand what’s coming next in a post-COVID-19 world. While we have no special foresight into the future of the pandemic, we can tell you what we have seen over the past few months so that you can apply these lessons to your practice. 1) Demand for optometrists...

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Employment Situation Report – February 2021

Date: March 10, 2021

Summary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Employment Situation Report The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today reported total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 379,000 in February, significantly above consensus estimates. Unemployment rate fell 6.2% or 10 million unemployed persons. Most of the job gains occurred in leisure and...

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Employment Situation Report – January 2021

Date: February 11, 2021

Summary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Employment Situation Report The January job gain of 49,000 was in-line with most analysts’ expectations and represented an improvement over the weak December Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report. Unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 6.3% in January or 10.1 million...

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