Tag: Employment
U.S. adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January's huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the...
U.S. revises down last quarter’s economic growth to 2.7% rate
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.7% annual rate from October through December, a solid showing despite rising interest rates and...
U.S. hiring stays brisk as employers add 223,000 jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy yet also a sign that the...
A tireless matchmaker in temp job market
If life imitates art, Dawn Apajee can offer proof in something she read: think like an immigrant. “It resonates with me and sums up...
Jobs, wages are up, but a gloom remains
At any other time, the jobs news that came down on Dec. 2 would be a reason for cheer.
The U.S. added 263,000 nonfarm jobs...
Quonset Business Park growth celebrated
NORTH KINGSTOWN – State leaders on Monday joined Quonset Development Corp. to celebrate Quonset Business Park employing more than 13,000 workers.
“Quonset is one of...
Study: R.I. 10th-best state for millennials
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranks as the 10th-best state for millennials, according to a recent study by scholaroo.
The online scholarship finder gathered data on...
How to effectively use noncompetes in a tight labor market
With so much movement in the job market lately, efforts to enforce noncompete agreements have dramatically increased. It is important for employers to make sure...
‘Great resignation’ to continue in 2022, and employers must respond
With staffing shortages pervasive across many industries, waves of workers are ready to jump to new jobs or even new careers in the new...
Think before you quit your job
Record numbers of Americans have quit their jobs in recent months. Millions more may be preparing to follow them to the exits. One survey...
