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COVID-19

Survey: 33% of Hiring Managers Will Reject Resumes With No Vax Status

According to a ResumeBuilder.com survey, 1 in 3 hiring managers will disregard resumes without a vaccine status.

Technology

SC: State Launches Procurement Technical Assistance Center

S.C. Commerce, in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement, is launching the Procurement Technical Assistance...

Technology

Over Half-Million Mobile Robots to be Shipped to Warehouses Globally in 2030

Warehouse automation adoption on the rise due to sustained order volume surge.

Manufacturing

IL: 4th Quality Show to Be Oct. 26-28 in Rosemont, Ill.

The Quality Show, a three-day trade show dedicated to connecting quality and manufacturing professionals with process improvement vendors, will be Oct...

Retail

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Highlights Resiliency, Recovery

Prominent small business investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors address nearly 50,000 attendees.

Workforce

Survey: U.S. Employers Look To Hire At Record Pace But Talent Shortage Remains

Employers in the U.S. report the strongest hiring intentions globally for Q4, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey of 6,000...

Technology

ASME Launches New Company to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Metrix, an ASME Company, will host in-person and virtual events, expert content, networking, and collaboration opportunities for the engineering commu...

Retail

National Small Business Week Runs Through Sept. 18

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2021 National Small Business Week celebrations will officially commence this week with a three-day virtual su...

Technology

IN: Manufacturing Readiness Grants Secure Investments in Smart Technology

Nearly $10 million allocated since program's inception, 122 awards to Hoosier companies in 50 counties.

Workforce

Amazon to Invest $1.2 Billion in Employee Education, Skills Training

Amazon said it will invest $1.2 billion by 2025 to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to U.S. employees.