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vegasinc.com | september 24 - september 30, 2017
Unchained employment Increasingly, people are exploring the perks and pitfalls of working as independent contractors By Howard Riell | Special to Vegas Inc
The so-called gig economy, in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements, is slowly changing the face of American business — and forcing employers across the Las Vegas Valley to adjust. ¶ A study by Intuit predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers would be gig economy, Continued on page 15
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Increase in national foot traffic to Whole Foods on the first two days following recent price cuts, according to technology company FourSquare.
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Number of workers Macy’s will hire for the holiday season, a drop of 3,000 from last year. Since last year, Macy’s has closed 70 stores and is expected to close at least 30 more by the end of the year.