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Zubale bags new capital to match gig workers with LatAm e-commerce fulfillment jobs
The e-commerce market in Latin America has been gaining traction over the past two years and…
Retail workers prepare as Sacramento CA indoor mask mandate ends
California’s universal indoor mask mandate has once again been lifted for vaccinated residents. But with the…
Workers benefit from COVID labor market trends, employers struggle
Some Bloomington business leaders said they believe the pandemic has accelerated labor force trends and shifted dynamics…
In Hot Job Market, Salaries Start to Swell for White-Collar Workers
Salaried employees are joining hourly workers in getting hefty raises, thanks to the hot job market…
In Louisville, Hub of E-Commerce, Businesses Duel for Workers
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The pandemic-fueled online shopping boom has created a severe labor crunch in the Louisville, Ky.,…
Retail Workers Weigh in on Why They Plan to Quit Before the Holidays
Following record resignation rates in September, retail employees are continuing to put in their two weeks…
Retail Workers on What to Know About Black Friday Shopping
Black Friday is traditionally a day of great deals, crowded stores, and chaotic shopping. Writer Jenn…
Giant supermarket opens e-commerce warehouse in Southwest Philly, with 125 workers and 69 robots
To speed up the home delivery of groceries, the Giant Co. on Monday opened a large…
A record 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, led by food and retail industries
Workers left their jobs at a record pace in August, with bar and restaurant employees as…
Short-staffed retailers struggle to lure workers in a tight market
Local businesses are gearing up for the holiday shopping season, but if current labor trends are…
Free health insurance for jobless workers is ending. What to do now
Images By Tang Ming Tung | DigitalVision | Getty Images The federal government’s six-month health insurance…