January 13, 2022
“The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who join for six years, The Associated Press has learned, as the service struggles to lure soldiers into certain critical jobs… Continue Reading…
August 26, 2021
“U.K. car production plummeted to a new low last month, marking the worst July performance for the industry since 1956, according to a trade group. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Thursday that U.K. manufacturers built just 53,438 vehicles in… Continue Reading…
May 5, 2021
“Fast-food chains typically hire tens of thousands of workers in time for the summer months, which are among the busiest for the sector. This year, the hiring announcements arrive as restaurants report a shortage of willing workers. The labor crunch is… Continue Reading…
June 9, 2020
“As the restaurant industry tries to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, Dunkin’ is looking to hire 25,000 employees. The coffee chain is launching its first advertising campaign centered on hiring to tout the benefits of working at its restaurants. Dunkin’ said it… Continue Reading…
February 21, 2020
“Now lots of labor force dropouts, especially disabled ones, are getting back in the game. About a third of new hires are coming from the ranks of people previously non-employed due to disability. Nothing has fundamentally changed about SSDI availability,… Continue Reading…
October 21, 2019
“Among the reasons? Skyrocketing housing costs, pricey child care, the crowds and relentless traffic. Sometimes the local culture isn’t a fit or they want to be nearer to family. Unfortunately many workers would love to leave the cities behind but need to… Continue Reading…
October 21, 2019
“Details of the four-year pact weren’t released, but GM’s latest offer to end the monthlong strike included wage increases and lump-sum payments, top-notch health insurance at little cost to workers, promises of new products for many U.S. factories and a… Continue Reading…
September 11, 2019
“Amazon is looking to fill 30,000 jobs and, to help accomplish that goal, it plans to host career days in six cities across the US next week. The open spots span a variety of skill and experience levels, from entry-level… Continue Reading…
May 15, 2019
“Is there really a shortage of skilled workers available for hire? Small-business owners certainly seem to think so. Some 24% of small-business owners said finding qualified workers is their single biggest problem, according to an April survey by the National Federation… Continue Reading…
April 9, 2019
“Growing monopoly power is seen across the developed world, which could be a contributor to ills ranging from lackluster investment growth to growing income inequality, a new International Monetary Fund report finds. The IMF paper, released ahead of its World… Continue Reading…
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