Nike’s executive exodus continues
Six Nike executives have left the company stretching back to last month.
Jobs
Kroger to hire 11,000 employees
The big grocery chain will detail how it will spend tax reform savings later this month.
Midwest jobs plentiful, but no takers
The Midwest is facing an unusual problem: There are too many jobs and too few employees.
US employers expected to have created 193k jobs in March
The U.S. economy is expected to add 193,000 nonfarm jobs in March with the unemployment rate moving a tick lower to 4%.
Work email ban after hours in New York City may become law
Big Apple legislation would give employees the right to disconnect.
Trump tax reform spurs workforce investment growth: EY survey
A new survey finds U.S. companies, anticipating tax savings from the newly passed Tax Cut and Jobs Act, are using their cash windfall to reinvest in their workforce.
Caterpillar could lay off 900 workers amid facility closures
The company seeks to cut costs after a sales decline from 2012 to 2016.
Robots stealing workers’ wages, not jobs, study shows
Concern over automation’s impact may be misdirected, according to a new study.
Is this the hottest job market in 35 years?
Non-stop job creation since the election has yielded 2.9 million jobs and more Americans willing to seek employment. Is this the perfect economy?
Jobs jump by 313,000 in February, best since July 2016
U.S. employers added 313,000 jobs in February, beating expectations for an increase of 200,000 jobs after January’s better-than-expected reading.
Trump tariff will protect jobs, Jupiter Aluminum executive says
The company has been advocating for protection against what it says are unfair trade practices in China.
America’s toughest job? Trump’s communications director: Kennedy
Think the most difficult jobs are Alaska crab fisherman, hepatitis food tester or Kim Jong Un's personal bikini waxer, but it's actually the White House Communications Director.
These 5 skills will help employees land ‘jobs of tomorrow’
As automation eliminates jobs and creates other opportunities in the labor market, a new study suggests employees will need to learn new skills in order to transition into the “workforce of tomorrow.”
Buffett newspaper empire eliminates 148 jobs
BH Media Group joins Vox Media in reducing headcount as the industry struggles.
Facebook co-founder gives California families a leg up
Poorest in Stockton will get $500 per month for a year – no strings attached.
Biggest job search mistakes people make: Korn Ferry CEO
The boss at the world’s largest recruiting firm recommends a positive approach to landing a dream position.
Love dogs? Show handlers can make up to $3,000 a day
Professional show dog handlers can walk 20 to 25 dog per show, charging $120 each.
JCPenney: Out with 670 warehouse jobs, in with 6,500 hairdressers
The retailer announces that it’s closing a distribution center in Wisconsin while stepping up employment at its beauty salons.
Amazon is laying off hundreds of corporate employees
The e-commerce giant reducing staff at its Seattle base even as its global headcount grows and the company looks for a second headquarters city.
Dunkin’ plan for 1,000 new stores faces labor shortage
CEO Nigel Travis is also concerned about the disruptive effects of companies such as Amazon.