Cleveland nurse quits job, becomes Tower City store owner
CLEVELAND — In the midst of what seems like constant COVID chaos and burnout, a local nurse tells us she's called it quits as her mental and emotional wellbeing become…
US Labor Market Defies Omicron Push; economy on solid footing ahead of rate hikes
Non-farm payrolls increase by 467,000 in JanuaryJob gains spread across all industriesThe economy added 709,000 jobs in December and NovemberUnemployment rate at 4.0%; participation rate at 62.2%The average hourly wage…
Amazon halves COVID-19 quarantines to keep workers on the job
In a text message sent to employees on January 7, Amazon announced that it was reducing paid vacation for people infected with COVID-19 from two weeks to one week, or…
Why do so many white collar workers choose work-life balance over salary?
As the push for a better work-life balance has grown steadily over the past decade, the pandemic is what has cemented this priority for many.Nearly 40% of white-collar or knowledge…
Supply Chain Predictions For The Coming Year
ARC's Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 getty Typically, I and my ARC supply chain analyst colleagues – Clint Reiser and Chris Cunnane - have published predictions about supply chain technology…
Walmart’s Mexican unit considers “strategic alternatives” in Central America
Men walk past the Walmart logo outside a store in Monterrey, Mexico February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterMEXICO CITY, Jan 24 (Reuters) -…
EU targets Uber and Deliveroo model with workers’ rights plan
The proposal is the latest EU move to regulate tech companiesRules could apply to more than 4 million gig economy workersCouriers would be entitled to minimum wage, paid holidays, pensionsJust…
Which jobs are now considered essential under the new National Ministerial Agreement?
The national cabinet has agreed to include more workers exempt from COVID isolation to help ease pressure on the workforce and supply chains. This means that thousands more people will…
Details of essential workers considered for COVID isolation exemptions for staff shortages
Health, well-being, care and support- Health care, including paramedical care- Dental care- Therapy (e.g. physiotherapy, restorative massage, oriental medicine, mental health support)- Clinics / laboratories- Blood / plasma donation- Medical,…
Making the future of work work for everyone
By Watson Leffel The “future of work” is a constantly evolving concept. getty In recent years, the "future of work" has served as a buzzword referring to the automation of…