Survey: 62% of Employers Plan to Increase Base Salaries to Attract Employees
While 50 percent of employers surveyed are offering signing bonuses, only 20 percent expect to still be doing so at the end of 2021.
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Ports Support Congress’s Significant Investment in U.S. Maritime Infrastructure
The National Assoc. of Waterfront Employers and American Assoc. of Port Authorities join in a support letter to Congress requesting funding for port i...
U.S. Ports Receive Nearly $30 Million in FY 2021 Port Security Grants
The American Association of Port Authorities is pleased that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $100 million to over 44 U.S. Port Aut...
Hybrid Jobs Grew 30% or More in These 8 Careers: FlexJobs Reports
Hybrid work is quickly becoming the future of work, with 70% of companies planning to adopt the hybrid model in the near future.
US Skilled Trades Worker Shortage Worsening Amid Soaring Demand & Workforce Crisis
Job postings up 50% from pre-pandemic levels, according to analysis by PeopleReady Skilled Trades; industries ripe for those looking for career change...
Target to Spend $200M to Offer College Education to Front-Line Workers
Target Corp. plans to spend $200 million over the next four years to offer its workers free undergraduate and associate degree programs.
Three Free Pre-Event Webinars Lead Up to The Assembly Show
The ASSEMBLY Show will feature leading experts in a free webinar series leading up to the October event.
U.S. Economy Adds 943,000 Jobs in July as Unemployment Dips to 5.4%
The U.S. added 943,000 jobs in July as a summer rush of travel and recreation spending powered the economy through surging coronavirus cases.
Walmart to Pay 100% of College Tuition, Books for Employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, says it will invest nearly $1 billion during the next five years in career-driven training and develop...
FL: Governor Announces $250 Million to Assist Recovery for Florida Ports
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $250 million in funding for Florida’s ports to assist in recovery from decreased revenue in 2020.