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Date posted:Worksystems has successfully managed over $350 million in federal, state and local resources since our inception in 1998. We take our fiscal stewardship seriously and we're driven by our commitment to make every dollar count. Our audited financial statements, annual expenditures report and annual budget are attached below.// Read moreTags: Worksystems/WIB
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Date posted:Data show that construction has become a high-growth industry in the Portland Metro Area. In the next ten years, more than 15,000 new jobs are expected, outpacing other industries in the region. These are high paying jobs, averaging over $25 per hour. Current and future building trends, both public and private, are rapidly increasing the demand for skilled tradespeople in the region. One-fifth of the region’s construction workforce is at, or nearing, retirement age. Contractors are currently looking across the country to fill positions. How can we work together to address training and...// Read moreTags: Construction
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Date posted:The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp increase in remote work. Policymakers, public health officials, and employers began asking workers to work from home as part of social distancing in mid-March 2020. As offices, stores, and schools closed, fewer commuters meant lower traffic volumes. In early April, weekday average traffic volume in Oregon was at 43% lower than for the same week in 2019. [1] Initially, there was speculation this would be a permanent and dramatic change. Prior to the pandemic, adoption of telecommuting was slow. Company culture and lack of investment in infrastructure made...// Read more