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Worker shortage
Remote workers have stayed in Truckee, California, but not the local workforce
by
Matt Levin
Aug 16, 2022
Skyrocketing housing costs are driving out the local labor force, leaving all kinds of businesses in the small town short-staffed.
Summer camps are having trouble finding enough staffers; some are cutting back
Aug 10, 2022
In Maine, home to many summer camps, a YMCA camp had to limit its capacity to 80 kids due to staffing issues.
Lack of lifeguards keeps pools, beaches closed as summer approaches
Jun 1, 2022
The pandemic hindered the ability to train enough lifeguards to fill enough spots.
Workers have more leverage these days, but they're not less stressed
Apr 11, 2022
Nearly half of American workers are looking for a new job or plan to in the next year. One-third are ready to quit without a new job lined up.
Could paid family caregivers alleviate the home health worker shortage?
by
Alli Fam
Jan 3, 2022
Medicaid sometimes pays family members to provide in-home care for relatives. But the programs vary from state to state.
The perfect economic storm that’s creating a pricier Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2021
Hint: Inflation and good ol’ supply chain issues play a big role.
The Great Resignation is leading workers down new career paths
Oct 20, 2021
A record number of workers are quitting their jobs, and some are changing direction to explore new careers.
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Hourly wages rose for the sixth month in a row
Oct 8, 2021
The September wage numbers from the Labor Department are good news in particular for workers at restaurants, hotels and retail.
Unemployed workers aren't settling for any job offer that comes along
Oct 6, 2021
Many are demanding higher wages to return to the labor force. ADP reports private-sector employment rose strongly in September.
For retailers, a holiday dilemma: staffing for the unpredictable
Sep 28, 2021
Consumers want the convenience of delivery and e-commerce, but some also want in-store experiences with all the holiday trimmings.