Small businesses may have a hard time finding teen workers this summer
The unemployment rate for teens aged 16 to 19 crept up slightly in June, while the labor participation rate fell
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Containerships diverted from Vancouver amid port strikes, headed for Seattle
It's the first of what could be widespread rerouting of ships, delaying planned arrivals and straining supply chains. Source link
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Sens. Warren, Booker grill failed retailer Bed Bath & Beyond over allegedly denying severance
The retailer filed for bankruptcy in April and began closing stores and laying off workers. Source link
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The job market is still favorable for workers. ‘You’re in a lucky position,’ economist says
Federal and private job data issued Thursday suggests the labor market has remained resilient in the face of economic headwinds.
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Companies start to recognize the importance of ‘out of office’ time to reduce employee burnout
Employers recognize the need to reduce employee burnout, as employees report overall better feelings and productivity upon returning from vacation.
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‘Be prepared for the worst’: Here are 4 tips on surviving long job interviews — and how to ace them
"If you have the frame of mind that interviewing is going to be a marathon, you'll expect it and you'll
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Canadian West Coast ports negotiation reaches impasse as port owners say ‘course change’ required
A union representing port workers in Western Canada officially began striking Saturday, an action that could have ripple effects reaching
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Thousands of Southern California hotel workers begin strike
The strike comes days after the Westin Bonaventure, L.A.'s biggest hotel, agreed to increase wages and pension contributions for its
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EU and Japan look to partner on A.I. and chips as China ‘de-risking’ strategy continues
The EU is looking to "de-risk" from China, and part of that strategy involves deepening the relationship with allied countries
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