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,...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Job Openings Take a Slight Fall
There were fewer U.S. job openings in December.
Openings dropped to 7.6 million after reaching 8.2 million in November, according to statistics released by the Labor Department Tuesday. Openings were...
Experts Advise Businesses Build a Plan for Potential ICE Raids
As ICE ramps up its deportation raids, legal experts are advising businesses to appoint a point person and develop a plan for dealing with potential ICE visits.
Trump Puts Tariffs on Canada, China; Delays Move on Mexico
President Trump reached an accord with Mexico and delayed tariffs there, but pushed ahead with tariffs against Canada and China.
Stock Market Reacts to U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China
Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada, China and Mexico will have a notable impact on the stock market if they remain in place for a prolonged period...
With ‘Solid’ Job Market, Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Still cautious about a stubborn inflation rate and unsure what policies may be comin from the White House, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate right where it...
Spirit Airlines Spurns Frontier Merger Offer
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have been talking merger again, Frontier officials said in a press release posted to the airline’s website.
However, officials for Spirit – currently in bankruptcy...
SHRM Urges Steps to Comply With DEI Executive Orders
SHRM offered a webinar designed to guide businesses scurrying to comply with President Trump's new DEI-related executive orders.
Picking the Right People One of CEO’s Top Keys to Success
Making sure to pick a good team can be a game-changing key to success for business, according to this CEO.
Sales Were Up in Almost All Retail Categories
The economic calendar was very light in a holiday-shortened week. The flash estimate of S&P Global’s Manufacturing PMI showed the manufacturing sector contracted at a slower pace in January...
Today’s Workforce is Redefining Benefits Package Offerings
Today's employees want more than the basic benefits package that seemed sufficient as recently as five years ago.
Business Leaders Optimistic About State’s Economic Outlook
Results of an annual survey on the state of Michigan's economy show business leaders are optimistic, at least in the short term.
Inflation Picked Up Slightly in December
Inflation news is either good or disappointing, depending on how you look at it.
As prices for gas, eggs and used cars increased in December, the consumer price index rose...
