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Cloud hiring levels in the tech industry rose to a year-high in August 2021
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Top countries for Environmental, Social, and Governance Jobs, June-August 2021
| Country | Number of Jobs |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,401 |
| India | 6,114 |
| United Kingdom | 1,880 |
| Canada | 1,655 |
| China | 757 |
| Australia | 504 |
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