Amazon hiring more than 9,000 employees in Illinois
Amazon announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the holiday season in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and more than 9,000 of those positions will be in Illinois.
Amazon announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the holiday season in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and more than 9,000 of those positions will be in Illinois.
Chicago City Council to vote on eliminating 'subminimum wage'
The One Fair Wage ordinance would raise the subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage.
The One Fair Wage ordinance would raise the subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage.
Target to hire 100,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Bracing for the holiday shopping season, Target announced it will offer deep discounts starting in October and hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season.
Bracing for the holiday shopping season, Target announced it will offer deep discounts starting in October and hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season.
Macy's to hire nearly 40,000 workers in seasonal roles
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
Final day of talks underway before potential UAW strike
The United Auto Workers are going up against Detroit's big three car makers. The union wants a 46% pay increase and a return to traditional pensions. Thursday is the final day of negotiations ahead of a potential strike. Experts say a strike could cripple the economy.
The United Auto Workers are going up against Detroit's big three car makers. The union wants a 46% pay increase and a return to traditional pensions. Thursday is the final day of negotiations ahead of a potential strike. Experts say a strike could cripple the economy.
'Taylor Swift Reporter' job opening available at media company
Are you someone who can decipher Taylor Swift's easter eggs? There may just be some money in it for you.
Are you someone who can decipher Taylor Swift's easter eggs? There may just be some money in it for you.
Pace to host 'Hire on the Spot' event in Plainfield
Pace is hosting a "Hire on the Spot" event in suburban Chicago this week.
Pace is hosting a "Hire on the Spot" event in suburban Chicago this week.
Pritzker, Incobrasa Industries break ground on $250M manufacturing facility expansion
Governor J.B. Pritzker is ushering in more business to the state of Illinois.
Governor J.B. Pritzker is ushering in more business to the state of Illinois.
Pritzker helps break ground at Illinois manufacturing facility
Incobrasa Industries announced a $250 million expansion to its manufacturing facility in Gilman today. The expansion will help create 40 new jobs while retaining hundreds more at the soybean processing plant.
Incobrasa Industries announced a $250 million expansion to its manufacturing facility in Gilman today. The expansion will help create 40 new jobs while retaining hundreds more at the soybean processing plant.
Evanston extends grace period for implementation of 'Fair Work Week Ordinance'
Enforcement of the new ordinance will begin next year.
Enforcement of the new ordinance will begin next year.
Evanston extends grace period for implementation of 'Fair Work Week Ordinance'
Enforcement of the new ordinance will begin next year.
Enforcement of the new ordinance will begin next year.
US employers added 187K jobs in August, sign of still-resilient labor market
America?s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.
America?s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.
Howard Brown Health reinstates some workers, offers back pay after layoffs prompt investigation
One of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in the country is re-hiring some of the workers it laid off late last year and providing back pay.
One of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in the country is re-hiring some of the workers it laid off late last year and providing back pay.
Howard Brown Health reinstates some workers, offers back pay after layoffs prompt investigation
One of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in the country is re-hiring some of the workers it laid off late last year and providing back pay.
One of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in the country is re-hiring some of the workers it laid off late last year and providing back pay.
Amazon CEO on staff resisting return to the office: 'Probably won't work out' for them
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Companies debate remote, hybrid and in-office work
The hot topic in the workplace after the pandemic has been whether or not employees should be going back to the office. Many would prefer to stay home and ditch the commute, but businesses are beginning to require in-person work again. Spectacular at Work Founder John Philbin explains why.
The hot topic in the workplace after the pandemic has been whether or not employees should be going back to the office. Many would prefer to stay home and ditch the commute, but businesses are beginning to require in-person work again. Spectacular at Work Founder John Philbin explains why.
CTA hosting job fair for bus drivers, mechanics
The CTA is hosting a career fair Friday, looking to hire bus drivers and mechanics with improved pay and a $1,000 hiring bonus.
The CTA is hosting a career fair Friday, looking to hire bus drivers and mechanics with improved pay and a $1,000 hiring bonus.
Cook County Sheriff's Office hosts hiring event this weekend
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart encourages jobseekers to apply during their mass hiring event this weekend.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart encourages jobseekers to apply during their mass hiring event this weekend.
Massive effort in Illinois to increase number of women working in trades
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a federal grant that supports Illinois women in trades.