Jan 4, 2022

Corporate boards are finally starting to keep their diversity promises

Group of six business people in a boardroom meeting. Shot at a distance from outside through the glass. SolStock via Getty Images

We'll also look at the impact of federal aid for small meat processors and examine a new index that delves into supply chain pressures.

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New York Fed index looks at pandemic's effect on the global supply chain

by Amanda Peacher

Jan 4, 2022

The global supply chain pressure index shows that recent disruptions are extreme. But the labor situation is not represented.

The new global supply chain pressure index shows extreme disruption, according to one of its creators. Above, shipping containers at a British port.

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So how good were the holidays for retailers?

by Sean McHenry

Jan 4, 2022

Three small-business owners weigh in on how the shopping season went for them.

Despite a spike in coronavirus cases, retail sales were strong during the holiday season.

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Recruiters and hiring platforms are having a busy but challenging time

by Kristin Schwab

Jan 4, 2022

They're facing the same labor market gap everyone else is. Employers need to sell themselves more than ever, one recruiter says.

With 11 million job openings and 7 million people searching work, employers are turning to recruiters and hiring sites to help fill worker shortages.

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Biden administration pledges $1 billion to help small meatpackers compete

by Justin Ho

Jan 4, 2022

Just four companies process the lion's share of meat. Critics say that means high prices for consumers and low prices for ranchers.

Though the aid is meant to help smaller meatpackers expand their processing capacity, the industry is hampered by a shortage of workers.

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Corporate boards became more diverse in 2021

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jan 4, 2022

Representation of women and people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups increased significantly after 2020's pledges, data shows.

The number of directors from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups jumped by 25% last year, according to data from ISS Corporate Solutions.

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Albuquerque’s bus system starts zero-fare experiment for 2022

by Savannah Peters

Jan 4, 2022

At more than 500,000 residents, Albuquerque, New Mexico is the largest city in the U.S. to experiment with zero-fare transit.

Cities across the country have used pandemic relief funds to pay for no-fare transit.

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Music from the episode

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Natural Green Blazo

Right Words Wrong Time Carly Rae Jepsen

The World Is Ours Funky DL

Do It Chloe x Halle

Good to Me Freddie Joachim

A Tune For Jack Lemon Jelly

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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