Stories Tagged as
Worker shortage
The perfect economic storm that’s creating a pricier Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2021
Hint: Inflation and good ol’ supply chain issues play a big role.
The Great Resignation is leading workers down new career paths
Oct 20, 2021
A record number of workers are quitting their jobs, and some are changing direction to explore new careers.
Hourly wages rose for the sixth month in a row
Oct 8, 2021
The September wage numbers from the Labor Department are good news in particular for workers at restaurants, hotels and retail.
Unemployed workers aren't settling for any job offer that comes along
Oct 6, 2021
Many are demanding higher wages to return to the labor force. ADP reports private-sector employment rose strongly in September.
For retailers, a holiday dilemma: staffing for the unpredictable
Sep 28, 2021
Consumers want the convenience of delivery and e-commerce, but some also want in-store experiences with all the holiday trimmings.
Higher salaries and signing bonuses make it a good time to be a new employee
by
Matt Levin
Sep 27, 2021
From first-year investment bankers at Goldman Sachs to cashiers, fresh recruits are enjoying new incentives due to the U.S. labor shortage.
Some school districts are having a hard time finding substitute teachers
Sep 20, 2021
Substitutes are in high demand, but even the lure of increased pay and other incentives aren't enough in some places to get teachers into classrooms.
For public good, not for profit.
Ready or not, community around United Flight 93 memorial prepares for waves of visitors
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Nova Safo
Sep 10, 2021
The nationwide worker shortage's effects can be seen as local businesses prepare for the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Teens filled the worker gap this summer, but what happens when back-to-school time arrives?
Aug 19, 2021
Employers' flexibility can be the best way to both recruit and retain young workers.
Temp agencies could use more temps themselves
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Matt Levin
Aug 6, 2021
Though IT and health care workers are seeing a boost in wages, administrative assistants and receptionists have seen wages stall.