#Feds say fewer people are quitting their jobs

#Feds say fewer people are quitting their jobs

“#Feds say fewer people are quitting their jobs” Yes, the US job market has been one long, sad country song for more than a year now. But the “take this job and shove it” indicator may have peaked. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics said its so-called “quits rate” — or the number of jobs…

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#Some companies excluding Colorado from remote work postings

#Some companies excluding Colorado from remote work postings

“#Some companies excluding Colorado from remote work postings” Major American companies are recruiting remote workers from across the US — but not in Colorado. A new state pay-transparency law, which requires companies that have a presence in the state to disclose the expected salary for each open role they advertise, is scaring off big companies…

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#US private payrolls post biggest gain in 7 months

#US private payrolls post biggest gain in 7 months

“#US private payrolls post biggest gain in 7 months” US private payrolls surged by the most in seven months in April as companies rushed to boost production amid a surge in demand, suggesting the economy gained further momentum early in the second quarter, powered by massive government aid and rising COVID-19 vaccinations. Strengthening labor market conditions…

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#Jamie Dimon forms coalition that aims to hire ex-cons

#Jamie Dimon forms coalition that aims to hire ex-cons

“#Jamie Dimon forms coalition that aims to hire ex-cons” If you’re struggling to find work because you’re an ex-con, try hitting up Jamie Dimon. The hard-charging chief executive of JPMorgan Chase said this week he is helping launch and co-chair the Second Chance Business Coalition, a group that aims to expand hiring of former criminals….

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#Worker shortage further hurting NYC restaurants

#Worker shortage further hurting NYC restaurants

“#Worker shortage further hurting NYC restaurants” Big Apple restaurants can only serve half their pre-pandemic indoor capacity — and yet they still don’t have enough help to make it work. Eateries are getting crushed by a shortage of workers both in kitchens and on the floor despite sky high unemployment and a growing vaccination effort….

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