For employers who have had to change their talent strategies to survive a number of challenges in recent years (skills shortages, AI changing the nature of work, and rising operating costs, to name a few), gig work, in many cases, presents a promising picture. Non-traditional job types allow employers to use talent based on demand, … Read more
In recent years, workplace leave policies and related regulations have expanded to address a broader range of employee needs, including bereavement, pregnancy loss and paid family leave. Against this backdrop, legislators are also increasingly recognizing the importance of the personality and emotions of companion animals. As that recognition grows, employers may be seeing the … Read more
Allegiant Service Center in Lisbon received one of two Change Awards from the County Board of Developmental Disabilities. From left to right are Paul Anthony, Allegiant Service Center Owners Chad Cole and Brandi Cole, and Shirley Bowald. (Photo submitted) Highlighting the evening’s activities was keynote speaker Kitrael Chin, President and Creative Director for Hearts for … Read more
Hiring across the US increased in March after falling sharply the previous month, as employers added 178,000 jobs, according to new data from the Labor Department. In numbers The March jobs report beat consensus estimates of last month’s gains by 60,000, according to FactSet. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in March, from 4.4% the … Read more