Gen Z and Millennials Prioritize Flexibility and Fulfillment in Work-Life Balance
Young professionals like Gen Z and millennials are redefining work-life balance, seeking greater flexibility, remote work options, and more time for personal pursuits.
UPS Set to Hire Over 100,000 Holiday Workers, Matching Last Year's Numbers
UPS is gearing up for the holiday season by planning to hire more than 100,000 workers, a number consistent with its hiring levels over the past three years.
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Logistics Workers for Holiday Season Amid Retail Hiring Decline
Amazon.com Inc. is planning to hire 250,000 logistics workers for the upcoming holiday season.
UPS-Teamsters Deal May Heighten Wage Pressure Across Logistics Industry
The recently ratified labor contract between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is expected to exert wage pressure on other logistics companies, including FedEx.
World Bank Report Highlights Rapid Growth and Concerns in Online Gig Work
A World Bank report highlights the global growth of online gig work, especially in developing countries, where it provides a vital source of employment for women and young individuals in regions with limited job opportunities.
Proposed Overtime Rule by DOL Suggests $55K Threshold with Automatic 3-Year Updates
The historical activist roots of the Labor Day holiday are particularly evident this year, with labor unions actively challenging working conditions across various industries.
Amid Strikes and Fresh Union Contracts, Labor Day Celebrates Strong Organizational Roots This Year
International distributor NRS Logistics has announced plans to construct its inaugural North American facility in Casa Grande, Arizona.
UPS Attracts Job Seekers with $170,000 Driver Pay After Union Victory
Since securing a $30 billion contract over five years, United Parcel Service (UPS) has experienced a surge in interest from job seekers.
Why Should CEOs Earn 300 Times More Than Their Workers?
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding a 40% raise for its members over the next four years, matching the 40% compensation increase that CEOs of major automakers have received during the same period.
Yellow Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Inadequate Notice of Layoffs
Yellow Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit by a laid-off employee, Armando Rivera, who alleges that the company failed to provide the required 60 days' notice before mass layoffs affecting approximately 30,000 workers.
Remote Employees Work Longer and More Diligently
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive shift to remote work, leading to a surprising revelation that remote employees are not slackers but, in fact, work slightly longer hours than their office-based counterparts.
Survey Reveals Organizations Implementing Office Etiquette Training to Foster Professional Workplace Culture
According to a survey by ResumeBuilder.com, organizations are responding to changing work environments and declining interpersonal skills by implementing training programs to create a more professional and respectful office culture.
Solutions for a Skilled Workforce
The trucking industry is grappling with a shortage of technicians, and traditional approaches to recruitment and retention have yielded limited results.
June Services Economy Shows Growth, Marking Sixth Consecutive Month of Expansion
The latest ISM Report on Business reveals that the services economy experienced growth in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion.
Understanding the Expectations of Today's Job Seekers
A recent survey conducted by Hireology highlights the changing expectations of job seekers in the post-pandemic era.
US Employment Growth Slows in June, Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 209,000
US employment growth slowed in June, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 209,000, lower than the expected growth of 240,000.
Food Delivery Platforms Sue New York City Over Minimum Pay Rules for Workers
Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Relay Delivery have filed lawsuits against New York City to block the implementation of new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers.
Gartner Survey Shows Increase in Women Holding Top Supply Chain Roles
The eighth annual Women in Supply Chain Survey by Gartner reveals that the percentage of women in Chief Supply Chain Officer or equivalent roles has risen to 26%, up from 22% in 2022 and 14% in 2018.
Job Market Sees an Influx of Female Workers, Coinciding with Critical U.S. Demands
After facing uncertainty about their employability due to extended absences from the workforce, women like Deandrea Rahming find eager employers ready to hire as the U.S. job market thrives.
Allegations of Dozens of Abuses Surface in Critical Minerals Supply Chain
A report released by the Business and Human Rights Resource Center sheds light on numerous labor and environmental abuses allegedly committed by Chinese-invested companies involved in mining and processing minerals used in renewable energy.