employment
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 >
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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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 >
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 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 >