Erika Soderstrom
"Marketplace Morning Report" Associate Producer
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Erika works with a group of extraordinary producers to chase business and economic stories heard on “Marketplace Morning Report.”
Latest Stories (297)
“It’s about much more than checking a box”: How brands can genuinely commemorate Juneteenth
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 16, 2022
It’s not just about messaging, says Jeanine Poggi, editor of Ad Age. Are companies prioritizing diversity behind the scenes?
The SEC is set to propose changes to stock market operations
Jun 8, 2022
What some of the possible changes could mean for investors.
Pride Month is a big deal for companies. Are values and actions actually aligned?
Jun 8, 2022
"Previously, it was about profit," says marketing specialist Andrew Isen. He believes that's changed.
A tight labor market means the class of 2022 has options
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 6, 2022
“Companies are recruiting at a level that we've never seen before,” said Colby College President David Greene.
What a former WeWork executive learned about company culture
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 1, 2022
Melissa Daimler says company culture is "not this nebulous set of values — it's a very distinct set of behaviors that are then embedded into the daily workings of a company."
Will a tight labor market make it easier for formerly incarcerated people to get hired?
by
Andy Uhler
, Chris Farrell
and Erika Soderstrom
May 30, 2022
"Second-chance hiring" is on the rise, but those with criminal records still face significant barriers to employment.
Can global economic crises result in better international cooperation?
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
May 17, 2022
Political scientist Ian Bremmer sees big opportunity in crisis.
As labor shortage persists, fewer immigrants means fewer workers
May 9, 2022
The U.S. had 2 million fewer working-age immigrants at the end of 2021 than it would have had if pre-pandemic trends continued.
Who is being left out of the conversation when we talk about jobs?
by
David Brancaccio
, Jarrett Dang
and Erika Soderstrom
May 4, 2022
We spoke with Alex Camardelle, director of Workforce Policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, for an answer.
One year after launching, a new airline expands as the industry faces headwinds
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
May 4, 2022
Starting any business is a big deal. Starting a business during a pandemic is bold, especially if that business is an airline.