Jobs

The outlook for U.S. jobs data, along with growing worries about a recession, has weighed on the dollar index, sending it retreating.

by
it's big

This week, the market is focused on the US labor market data, especially against the backdrop of growing concerns about the recession. Employment has become an important window for evaluating macroeconomic trends. The upcoming ADP employment data, scheduled for release on Wednesday, is expected to show that the US private sector added about 40,000 new … Read more

Three Michigan agencies are receiving grants to start employee transportation programs

by
Three Michigan agencies are receiving grants to start employee transportation programs

$60,000 in funding will help Michigan businesses develop and implement transportation programs LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Employment and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded $60,000 in grants to help three businesses develop and implement transportation programs to help improve employee retention, productivity and access to work. The Reliable Rides Incentive Grant Pilot Program, … Read more

BU students are facing job challenges during a nationwide decline in job availability

by
BU students are facing job challenges during a nationwide decline in job availability

Every year, seniors graduating from Boston University feel the pressure to find a job. However, this year, they may face tougher challenges than their predecessors, especially if they are looking locally, according to government data. Federal Notes as of February 2026 showed a steady decline in private sector jobs in Mass., particularly in high-skill sectors … Read more

Career Hero Knows Recruiting Agent Powered by Hero AI – Cutting Screening Time by 75% and Redefining the Canadian SMBS Recruiting Process

by
Career Hero Knows Recruiting Agent Powered by Hero AI - Cutting Screening Time by 75% and Redefining the Canadian SMBS Recruiting Process

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Built for Canada’s toughest recruiting market in years, Employment Hero, a global leader in HR, recruiting and payroll software, today announced their Hero AI-powered Recruitment Agent. A hired assistant greatly reduces screening time for small and medium-sized businesses while providing candidates with a more efficient and organized way to get noticed. “SMBs stand between … Read more

NEET Kids: Efforts to Lower Canada’s Worrying Unemployment Rate – A Better Future

by
NEET Kids: Efforts to Lower Canada's Worrying Unemployment Rate - A Better Future

Clients meet potential employers at the upcoming Youth Action conference in February in Toronto. The unemployment rate for 15-24 year olds is rising in Canada. (Youth Employment Services/Provided) If you think it’s hard to get a job now, try being young. The latest data from Statistics Canada shows that youth unemployment rose to 14.1 per … Read more

MiUI Minute: Issue 26

by
MiUI Minute: Issue 26

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new tax and benefits system called MiUI, which will replace the Michigan Online Account Manager (MiWAM). MiUI is being presented in two parts, with Tax functions are now activeand Benefit activities planned for this summer. The next three issues of MiUI Minute will feature a … Read more

Many traders say UK jobs are at risk from changes to guaranteed hours

by
Many traders say UK jobs are at risk from changes to guaranteed hours

More than half of retail jobs could be affected by changes to guaranteed working hours, making it harder for stores to hire people – especially young workers – on part-time jobs, an industry lobby group has warned. From April, the Employment Rights Act will introduce new protections for workers for sick pay, sexual harassment, parental … Read more