The U.S. is becoming a less attractive destination for skilled workers amid harsh immigration crackdowns and restrictions.
While larger firms are able to pay the new visa fee or can hire for offices outside of the U.S., smaller companies often don’t have those luxuries.
Among the biggest challenges small firms are facing is hiring.
Companies reported on their quest to fill jobs in the Fed’s Beige Book. The arrival of AI may have changed hiring needs.
The Fed’s Beige Book reports shortages in industries including technology, manufacturing and construction.
Despite steady progress toward gender equality in other fields, women still make up only a small percentage of construction workers.
Some unemployed workers may need new skills and training for jobs that are in high demand.
Study shows commercial construction employment is still down about 5% from before the pandemic.
In this tight labor market, wages are going up in the barge business.
Well, it depends on what sort of job is looking for them.
