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Underpaid and overlooked, migrant labor provides backbone of Maryland Eastern Shore's local economy

Written by Thurka Sangaramoorthy, Professor of Anthropology, American University

A migrant worker picks crabs in Hoopers Island, Maryland.Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

Every summer, people flock to Maryland to eat blue crabs. Named for their brilliant sapphire-colored claws, blue crab is one of the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The scientific name for blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, means “beautiful savory...

Effective Strategies to Market Your Roofing Company
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Internet Speed as a Business Strategy
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New study finds the gender earnings gap could be halved if we reined in the long hours often worked by men
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Building Authority Through Off-Page SEO Strategies
Introduction In the highly competitive realm of search engine optimization, building your website’s authority is one of th…
The Best Dynamics 365 Partners for Your Needs
You are likely considering modernization if you are running a traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) or customer rela…
3 Reasons Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start a Roofing Business
The roofing industry is currently on a promising trajectory, making it an opportune moment for entrepreneurs to dive into t…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Boutique Homes announce appliance change to Fisher & Paykel
ABN Group’s residential home building brand, Boutique Homes, today announced the transition from ILVE to Fisher & Paykel for standard inclusion. Customers yet to complete interior selections and attend…

These 3 arguments are part of the long game in Trump’s trade wars
Since returning to office in January, US President Donald Trump has doubled down on using trade measures – mostly tariffs – to reshape global trade. He plans to impose reciprocal…
Why it's a good bet the RBA's Melbourne Cup Day interest rate hike will be the last
Australia just became the odd one out.At its meeting last week, the US Federal Reserve kept its official interest rate on hold. A week earlier, the European Central Bank and…
A tip for bankers ahead of the royal commission: be more like doctors
Doctors take vows to act in the best interests of their patients. They workShutterstockThe financial services royal commission resumes for its final round of hearings on Monday, and reappearing before…

Hays launches FY25/26 Salary Guide: ‘Salary Paradox’ deepens as pay rises fail Australians

Rising dissatisfaction with pay, progression and perks is fuelling a new wave of career change in FY25/26, as Australians demand more from employe...

Australian Businesses Still Stuck in the AI Hype Cycle

Data Governance Failures, ROI Gaps and Unclear Strategy Slowing Progress Despite artificial intelligence (AI) dominating headlines and boardroom ag...

How to ensure your manufacturing business survives international tariff turmoil

Optimising your operations in FY2026 will help you combat the challenges of a volatile trading environment. Up, down, in out…Since the commence...

Why Apptio is Enhancing Visibility into AI and Hybrid Cloud

AI investments have become a strategic priority for business with the mindset that if you're not using AI, you're falling behind. But according to...

Beyond borders: Building a scalable strategy for international hiring

For many Australian businesses, growth increasingly depends on thinking beyond local borders. As wage pressures rise, and specialised talent pool...

The Next Generation of Maritime Sustainable Solutions

As organizations globally seek innovative ways to improve sustainability and their impact on Earth, the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a lead...