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Charley Boyce Discusses Paschal’s Growth & Labor Challenges in the Trades
Charley Boyce joined Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric in 2010 and bought the company two years later. read more >
Job Growth in Little Rock Metro Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak
More businesses are looking to hire — the challenge will be finding workers. read more >
US Job Openings Fell Slightly in November but Remain High by Historical Standards
Wednesday's report from the Labor Department showed that the number of job vacancies dipped from 8.9 million in October. It also showed that the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in the labor market — fell to its lowest level since February 2021. read more >
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Restaurant Wages Up 21%
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services shows wages have grown almost 21% since the pandemic. read more >
Restaurant Employment Surges in Arkansas
Employment in the restaurant industry in Arkansas has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels. read more >
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An Unexpected Job Surge Confounds the Fed’s Economic Models
Friday's jobs report suggests the possibility that the long-standing connection between a vigorous job market and high inflation has broken down. read more >
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US Economy Grew 3.2% in Q3, an Upgrade From Earlier Estimate
The rise in gross domestic product — the economy's output in goods and services — marked a return to growth after consecutive drops in the January-March and April-June periods. read more >
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US Job Openings Fell in October, but Still High
Employers posted 10.3 million job vacancies in October, down from 10.7 million in September. read more >
by Associated Press -
Many Veterans are Landing Jobs, but the Transition Can Be Tough
Jayla Hair's transition from Navy to civilian paralegal wasn't easy, despite a bachelor's degree in the field and skills that would seem transferable. read more >
by Associated Press -
Backlog Hinders Immigrant Labor
The processing of all types of applications — visas and green cards — is backlogged, leaving potential workers in limbo amid a nationwide labor shortage. read more >
US Job Openings Decline From Record Level But Remain High
The white-hot demand for U.S. workers cooled a bit in April, though the number of unfilled jobs remains high and companies are still desperate to hire more people. read more >
by Associated Press -
Less Immigrant Labor in US Contributing to Price Hikes
The pace of immigration has slowed due to the pandemic and U.S. policy, reducing the potential labor pool. read more >
by Associated Press -
Inflation Slowing, Economists Tell Arkansas State Chamber
Uncertainty remains, but the good news is that Arkansas and the country seem to be nearing full employment. read more >
US Unemployment Claims Drop to 198,000
The numbers suggest that the fast-spreading omicron variant has yet to trigger a wave of layoffs. read more >
by Associated Press -
Restaurants Anxious as Omicron, High Food Costs Take Toll
Staffing remains a challenge, as well. read more >
by Associated Press -
US Employers Add a Weak 194,000 Jobs as Delta Variant Maintains Hold
Many companies are still struggling to fill millions of open positions. read more >
by Associated Press -
US Employment, Earnings Gains Rose in March
The U.S. economy continued to rebound in March, as private-sector employment and average hourly earnings rose. read more >
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