Tag: jobs
‘We’re always going to be in … a war for talent’
As the senior vice president of human resources at Lifespan Corp., Lisa Abbott oversees strategy and operations, especially in relation to customer-service excellence and...
Job Creators Q&A: Gary Goldberg
Gary Goldberg | CEO and co-founder, SquadLocker Inc.
Is Rhode Island a good place to grow jobs? Why? In general, Rhode Island has an unfavorable...
Tariffs on solar panels would kill U.S. jobs
The U.S. solar industry is threatened by one of President Donald Trump’s more destructive impulses: his eagerness to punish supposedly unfair trade practices.
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Defense cluster sparks economy
Rhode Island is home to many organizations engaged in undersea technology, cybersecurity and technology innovation. These entities are the core of our state’s defense...
Government can help, but businesses control job growth
In her weekly video address heading into Labor Day weekend, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo touted the significant job gains in the state since she...
Mentally challenged adults need jobs too
In the past year the state has made strides helping residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities find appropriate jobs. That’s good news, though the...
Study: Providence metro ranks low for millennials
PROVIDENCE – The Providence metropolitan area was ranked among the bottom 10 for living by millennials, according to a study of 75 metro areas...
Move Americans to where jobs are
For far too long, U.S. politicians have been promising to bring jobs to Americans. They should instead be encouraging Americans to move to jobs.
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Take a pay cut, help the economy
The U.S. unemployment rate is hovering around a 16-year low. Job openings are near a record high. So why is it possible to argue...
Restaurants where the jobs are
July was another fine month for jobs, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.3 percent, labor-force participation rising, and nonfarm payroll employment up by...
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