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workforce

Half of States Will See Rise in Minimum Wage for Hourly Workers in 2022

Twenty-five states will see an increase in the hourly minimum wage in 2022.

jobs

Labor Department Says U.S. Added Just 199,000 Jobs in December

The U.S. added 199,000 jobs in December as the omicron variant of COVID-19 began to spread through the country, data by the Labor Department shows.

workplace

Workplace Class Action Report: 2021 Sees Highest Settlement Numbers

New Report Details Five Key Trends in Workplace Class Action Litigation for 2022.

industry

Poll Shows Lowest SMB Rent Delinquency Rate Since Pandemic Began

While several small business sectors showed signs of recovery over the past month, 43% of minority-owned small businesses still struggled to pay their...

workforce

MissionSquare Research Institute Identifies Six Workforce Trends for 2022

Recent research by MissionSquare Research Institute highlights strategies and steps governments can take to be employers of choice.

Logistics and distribution

WaPo: Amazon Expanding Into 'Opportunity Zones,' Gaining Tax Incentives

Amazon has been heavily expanding into areas that the government designates for special tax incentives, according to a report by The Washington Post.

retail

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 8.5% During Holidays

It’s been a resurgent season for retailers as consumers stocked their carts with gifts and gadgets, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.

Sustainable Packaging

Suntory Group Unveils Prototype Bottle Made of 100% Plant-Based Materials

Suntory’s new plant-based bottle takes beverages industry closer to holy grail of bioplastics, says GlobalData.

Port Infrastructure

DOT Maritime Administration Announces $241 Million in PIDP Awards

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration announced recently $241 million in grant awards for the Port Infrastructure Development Progr...

innovation hubs

Site Selection Firm Releases Annual Global Innovation Hubs Report

Hickey and Associate’s annual 2021 Global Innovation Hubs report outlines and evaluates the factors currently driving business innovation and transfor...