Workplaces Shifting Back to In-Office Policies in Big Numbers
With stay-at-home mandates put in place to protect employees during the early days of the Covid pandemic, the American workplace shifted largely from offices to individual homes and, later, to public remote workspots.
New data...
Southwest Airlines Making Largest Workforce Cut in 53 Years
For the first time in its 53-year history, Southwest Airlines is dramatically reducing its workforce.
The airline announced in a letter from CEO Bob Jordan posted to the company website that Southwest is cutting some...
Hailing an Uber or Lyft Ride is Getting More Expensive
Dialing up a ride from an Uber or Lyft driver is costing users of those services more money.
According to an analysis by Gridwise, Inc., an analytics app for ridehail drivers, the median price for...
Unemployment Applications Show Slight Increase
There were a few more Americans applying for first-time unemployment benefits last week, but the number of layoffs showed little movement.
According to statistics released by the Labor Department Thursday, there were 219,000 applications for...
Apple Unveils Latest Version of Lowest-Priced iPhone
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple announced this week the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup officials say “offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price.”
iPhone 16e delivers fast, smooth performance and breakthrough...
Plunkett Cooney Elects Five Partners to its Board of Directors
The partners of Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms, have reelected three colleagues and elected two new members to its board of directors.
At the firm’s recent annual meeting,...
Uncertainty Reigns as Mass Federal Layoffs Continue
As mass federal firings and layoffs continue to be challenged in court, uncertainty surrounds their eventual impact on unemployment levels.
Economists See Reasons for Optimism for Solid Year
Despite the change brought by a new administration, economists believe 2025 could be a good economic year.
‘Great Detachment’ is the Next Wave of Workforce Struggles
In unprecedented times, the U.S. workforce is changing more rapidly than ever before.
West Michigan Sports Commission President Named Exec of Year by National Sports Trade Association
West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) President Mike Guswiler was named Chief Executive of the Year by Sports ETA, the only trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, at its Chief Executive Summit...
LAFCU Partners With QD to Support Local Charity as Part of Paczki Eating Contest
LANSING, Mich. — Quality Dairy hosted its second annual pączki eating contest Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the REO Town Clubhouse in Lansing, bringing together community members in a spirited competition that also supported...
Detroit-Area Nonprofit Expands Statewide, Now Named Michigan Men’s Health Foundation
The Michigan Men’s Health Foundation, founded in 2009 and formerly known as the MIU Men’s Health Foundation, has expanded its focus from Metro Detroit to the entire state of Michigan in its commitment to...
Gas, Grocery Prices Rose in January, as Did Inflation
Federal Reserve officials have been cautious about lowering interest rates as inflation has remained persistently above the Fed’s 2% target rate.
January’s inflation news didn‘t do anything to help the situation.
The U.S. inflation accelerated last...
First-Time Unemployment Claims Climbing
The number of Americans who filed first-time claims for unemployment assistance is on the rise.
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 for the week ending February 1, according to statistics released by the...
Energy Prices Driving CPI Increase
Inflation data dominates the economic calendar. Inflation as measured by the consumer and producer price indices is expected to have accelerated in January on a sharp increase in energy prices. Core consumer and producer...
Ford, Lincoln Improve in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study
Ford jumped 10 spots to 13th place, while Lincoln moved up six positions to rank 19th, in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.
The study is based on responses from original owners of...
Joann Plans to Shutter 500 Stores
Crafters who use Joann Inc. to purchase supplies may have to find another outlet.
Joann Inc. plans to close hundreds of stores, the company said in a court filing Wednesday in a U.S. District Court...
Corvette ZR1 Sets 5 U.S. Lap Records
The Corvette ZR1 and the team behind it continue to put the performance car world on notice. With four different General Motors drivers behind the wheel, the Corvette ZR1 has set not one, but...
Speaker’s Career Built Helping Businesses Manage Constant Change
Dr. Barbara Trautlein, the principal at Illinois-based Change Catalysts, has been embracing change her whole career.
Report Finds Immigrants are Fueling Growth, Keeping Workforce Viable
Some experts say mass deportations could deplete U.S. labor pool.
