Industry News

Research Reveals Shortage of Workplace Mental Health Resources

Research Reveals Shortage of Workplace Mental Health Resources

Ruderman Family Foundation and Bentley University: 84 percent of students say employers should offer space to connect around mental health, but only 2...

Survey: Current Job Postings in US Outpacing Number of Unemployed Workers

Survey: Current Job Postings in US Outpacing Number of Unemployed Workers

PeopleReady analysis finds over 14 million jobs hiring right now; highlights some of the most in-demand positions.

Secretaries Raimondo, Walsh Discuss Investing in Apprenticeships

Secretaries Raimondo, Walsh Discuss Investing in Apprenticeships

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo joined Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh recently on the importance investments in the American Jobs Plan.

ME: Maine Econ Group Live + Work Sponsors Pro Golf Event

ME: Maine Econ Group Live + Work Sponsors Pro Golf Event

On June 24-27, 2021 the Live + Work in Maine Open, a PGA Korn Ferry Tour event, will feature 156 of the top rising players.

IN: $500M to Fund Regional Economic Development Initiative

IN: $500M to Fund Regional Economic Development Initiative

Hoosier communities encouraged to create shared visions, strategies to accelerate economic resilience, long-term growth through READI.

Workforce and Technology

IN: New Tech Experience Innovation Center Launched at Purdue Univ.

Purdue Research Foundation announced the establishment of the Experience Innovation Center.

Cyber Security

IL: Chicago Cybersecurity Conference Draws Record Attendance

ChiCyberCon, hosted annually by Illinois Tech, drew double the number of attendees this year amid growing appetite for cybersecurity know-how in Chica...

U.S. Retail Sales See 23% Year-Over-Year Rise in April, Says Mastercard Study

U.S. Retail Sales See 23% Year-Over-Year Rise in April, Says Mastercard Study

Total U.S. retail sales posted another month of double-digit growth in April, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.

GDP Grows 6.4 Percent in First Quarter

GDP Grows 6.4 Percent in First Quarter

As more states began to re-open during first-quarter 2021, anticipated pent-up demand showed up in force and the economy grew at an annualized 6.4%.

U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards $103M to Five States to Help Ill, Injured Workers

U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards $103M to Five States to Help Ill, Injured Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor grants totaling more than $103 million to five states to expand projects to help newly injured and ill workers remain in ...