Women In Manufacturing Gaining Momentum
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, there are currently around 12.1 million people working in manufacturing, making it the nation’s fifth largest employer.
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U.S. Job Openings Rose in July as Hiring Accelerated
Demand for workers remained well above the number of total available workers in a tight labor market that is showing signs of slight loosening.
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Commentary: Stop the Bleeding in Staff Turnover
You can find out what turnover costs your company using a no-cost online calculator. If the amount alarms you, slow the churn by understanding the causes–not the symptoms–of resignations.
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Child Care Needs Cause Problems in Factories
Nearly half of manufacturers said child-care constraints caused by the coronavirus made it difficult to recall furloughed workers or hire new ones in August.
Read moreFor Lower Paid Workers, Fates Are Influenced by Robots
It’s time to stop worrying that robots will take our jobs—and start worrying that they will decide who gets jobs.
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Majority of Students Underestimate Trade School
A survey of 3,000 young Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 shows that, despite messages from trades industries
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