Why good jobs matter, especially in WNC
The national nonprofit America Achieves recently launched the Good Jobs Economy initiative to work alongside a bipartisan group of governors…
UK business confidence falls to record low amid rising employment costs | Business
Business confidence fell to its lowest level on record in September, driven by concerns over soaring costs, according…
Who gets unemployment benefits for shared work?
Shared work, also known as short-time compensation, is a provision of the unemployment insurance (UI) system that provides…
Weak Jobs Growth Leads to Millions of US Workers Left Out
The “low-hire, low-fire” US labor market is leaving millions on the outside looking in. It’s not just recent…
Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Chaim Bloom says the St. Louis Cardinals will be sticking to their roots to get…
The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Is Not Dismissal
The hospitality industry often employs flexible hours staff such as dishwashers, cleaners and kitchen helpers. Called in during…
Retirement Surge Expected as Federal Employment Officially Ending for 100,000 Workers — FEDmanager
About 100,000 federal employees are formally leaving the federal government payroll this week, as September 30 marks the…
Texas service sector activity falters amid increased uncertainty
September 30, 2025 Texas service sector activity falters amid increased uncertainty Special questions: Wages, prices, outlook concerns, tax…
MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds
NEW YORK — Baseball’s economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Did COVID Alter Employment Trends for Older Workers? – Center for Retirement Research
The brief’s key findings are: When COVID hit, it sharply reduced employment rates for older workers, raising concerns that many…
NEXT Global Capital relocating to Utah; Chris Stewart tapped as chief strategy officer
SALT LAKE CITY — Venture capital firm NEXT Global Capital last week announced it is relocating its global…
Hate your job – but can’t afford to leave? 20 ways to love your work a little more | Work & careers
At some point in their career everyone experiences feeling unfulfilled at work. But with confidence in the UK…