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Worker shortage
After a difficult year, Alaska's salmon industry is back
Jul 28, 2021
Last year, Alaska's sockeye salmon industry suffered from a worker shortage. This year, salmon are plentiful and selling at robust prices.
States that dropped $300 weekly unemployment benefits didn't see hiring boost
Jul 28, 2021
A new study says vaccination rates are a bigger incentive to look for work than the loss of the weekly payments.
A solution to the service worker shortage? Eliminate tipping, some experts say.
Jul 1, 2021
To promote equity and retain workers as the economy reopens, some restaurants are opting to forgo traditional gratuity models.
With unemployment high, why can't companies find the workers they need?
Mar 17, 2021
There are many theories, including unemployment benefits being too high, a skills mismatch and low wages.