Visa U.S. Spending Momentum Index Closed 2021 on a Strong Note
Visa announced that the U.S. Spending Momentum Index was 108.4 in December, its strongest reading for the month since the start of the index.
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Nine Reasons Why Your Company Should Create a Mentoring Program
Authors say a mentoring program can be a valuable tool in navigating uncertain, chaotic times and coming out on top.
IA: Iowa Launches First Statewide Program Recognizing Family-Friendly Employers
Best Place for Working Parents® designation is now available to qualifying employers.
New Machine Tool Orders Topped $650 Million in November
U.S. orders for new machine tools rose 13.8% from October to $650.05 million in November 2021, more than double (+111.3%) the November 2020 total.
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 Class Action Report: 2021 Sees Highest Settlement Numbers
New Report Details Five Key Trends in Workplace Class Action Litigation for 2022.
LA: GNO Inc. Launches Site to Promote Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) announced the launch of StartupNOLA.com, a website designed to support and promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem...
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.
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.
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.