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How Do I Know If I Can Afford to Hire? (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)
It may be time to free up top performers by shifting lower-value activities to new team members. read more >
Architect & Engineer Salaries Average $74,420 in Arkansas
The data is the latest available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more >
J.B. Hunt Announces 2023 Executive Raises
The raises for CEO John Roberts III, President Shelley Simpson and others come after profit increased 27% in 2022. read more >
Walmart to Raise Hourly Pay for US Workers
The retail giant said the raises will bring its average hourly wage to more than $17.50, up from around $17 per hour. read more >
Can US Avoid a Recession? As Inflation Eases, Optimism Rises
One reason for the tentative optimism is evidence that an acceleration in U.S. wages, which has benefited workers but also heightened inflation, is slowing. read more >
Cooler Hiring and Milder Pay Gains Could Aid Inflation Fight
America's employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, but last month's gain was the smallest in two years. read more >
PAM Settles Another Class-Action Wage Lawsuit for $4.75M
The suit alleges that PAM failed to compensate drivers for the entirety of multi-day hauls, similar to a case it settled in 2020. read more >
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Checking In on Hospitality (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
While the U.S. economy added an eye-popping half-million jobs in July, the leisure and hospitality sector is still playing catch-up. read more >
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Walmart, Wages and the Changing Labor Market
The Bentonville retailer is devoted to paying more to get good employees these days, and it will most likely have to keep up the effort. read more >
At Annual Meeting, Walmart CEO Addresses Inflation, Employee Pay
Doug McMillon said the retail giant will probably continue to increase wages "if that is where the market moves." read more >
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