Stories Tagged as
Labor shortage
Some accountants are turning away new customers this tax season
Feb 12, 2024
Between a wave of retirees and a drop in the number of people graduating with accounting degrees, the whole profession is struggling to staff up.
How did seasonal hiring pan out?
Dec 25, 2023
Holiday shopping was up — but seasonal hiring was cautious and often depended on the size of the business.
Small business optimism ticked down in November
Dec 12, 2023
The National Association of Independent Business's small business optimism index has been below its historical average for nearly two years.
A good repo man is hard to find
by
Matt Levin
Nov 7, 2023
The repossession industry is struggling with an enduring labor shortage, while 1.5 million car repos are expected this year.
As the need for nursing homes grows, nurses are in short supply
Oct 25, 2023
The government wants to set staffing standards at nursing homes, but the industry says there are too few nurses to allow it to comply.
Why labor shortages aren't going anywhere
Aug 31, 2023
With the acceleration of baby boomer retirements, multiple sectors face long-term challenges finding enough workers to meet demand.
In a tight labor market, technical training is everything
Apr 20, 2023
Employers need more skilled workers, and some technical and community colleges are getting more funding to train them.
For public good, not for profit.
Labor is “unbelievably hard to find,” steel company president says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Apr 20, 2023
Lisa Goldenberg, president of Delaware Steel Co., believes the labor shortage could be a long-term issue.
As summer approaches, labor shortages make seasonal hiring tough
Apr 14, 2023
A tight labor market, plus caps on worker visas, may mean consumers will notice fewer lifeguards at pools and slower service at restaurants.
A labor shortage stands in the way of the clean energy transition
Mar 30, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act funds a huge green infrastructure buildout. But projects will need to attract and train more electricians.