Tag: Hiring
U.S. retail sales up 0.6% in February
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month's gain was...
Food, housing prices fuel U.S. inflation in December
WASHINGTON (AP) – Higher rents and food prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve's drive to slow inflation to...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits inch up as layoffs remain historically...
Slightly more Americans applied for jobless claims last week, but layoffs remain low and the labor market continues to show resiliency amid elevated interest...
Beyond the borders?
Have you recently hired employees who previously resided outside of Rhode Island or southeastern Massachusetts?
No: 80%
Yes: 20%
What percentage of your company’s employees once resided...
N.B. protest pauses work on Vineyard Wind project
NEW BEDFORD – Work on a highly touted wind farm project off the Massachusetts coast was shut down because of a protest over diversity...
Pay transparency grows; job-seekers reap benefits
U.S. employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings, even in states where it’s not required by law, according to analysts with several...
Recession concerns?
Are you concerned about a possible recession looming?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Was your company impacted in any way from the 2008 recession?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Are recession fears...
December retail sales fall 1.1% as inflation takes a toll
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans cut back on spending in December, the second consecutive month they've done so, underscoring how inflation and the rising...
Now hiring
Does your company currently have open positions?
Yes: 60%
No: 40%
Has the pandemic caused your company problems finding and hiring job candidates?
No: 60%
Yes: 40%
Has your company...
The Miriam and South County Health to host hiring events
PROVIDENCE – Both South County Health and The Miriam Hospital are looking to add staff by holding hiring events this month.
On May 11, The...