Tag: North America

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits held at an eight-month high last week, consistent with easing labor market conditions, while slowing domestic demand helped to restrain ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reinstating some 450 employees laid off under the Trump administration's massive reduction of the federal workforce, a government spokesperson said on ...

Putting in excessive hours at work may do more than leave people feeling exhausted. New research suggests it could be physically altering the brain.  A study published in Occupational & ...

More companies are emphasizing soft skills like communication, adaptability, and teamwork when hiring new employees. According to a new report from TestGorilla, 60% of employers say soft skills have become ...

Deloitte is revamping its approach to employee well-being by allowing U.S. staff to use part of their annual wellness subsidy on stress-relieving items such as Lego sets, puzzles, and gaming ...

Google is introducing a voluntary exit program for select U.S. teams and tightening its return-to-office policy for remote employees living near offices, aiming to streamline operations without losing top talent.  ...

JPMorgan Chase has seen a drop in employee satisfaction related to health and well-being, according to the results of its latest internal survey. The bank’s leadership has connected this to ...

Amazon.com said on Monday it plans to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand data center infrastructure, adding on to the billions of dollars the technology giant has ...

Efforts to revive American manufacturing jobs are clashing with a growing labor shortage in the aviation industry, where employers are facing increasing difficulty attracting and retaining skilled workers. The average ...

A new Boston Policy Institute report warns of serious challenges ahead for Boston’s commercial real estate market and city finances. The Institute projects office values in Boston could fall 35% ...