Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees

Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.

Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour

Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.

Special Report: 'Zoom Towns' growing in popularity across US

Since the pandemic began, we have all become familiar with Zoom meetings. But do you know what a "Zoom Town" is?

'Zoom Towns' growing in popularity across US
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Since the pandemic began, we have all become familiar with Zoom meetings. But do you know what a Zoom Town is?

US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility

U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.

Career advice for 20- and 30-somethings weighing dreams or salaries
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Eyal Danon, author and founder of Ignite Advisory Group, dishes out financial and career advice to people in their 20s or early 30s as they strive for fiscal and personal success.

US employers posted near-record 11 million open jobs in October

U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.

US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000

U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Nonprofit wants Chicago Police Department to hire more Black applicants

"While the IG's report makes note that CPD is hiring a suitable number of minorities, it also makes clear that most of the minorities hired are not of African-American descent," said Pastor Rich Redmond.

Illinois' Tammy Duckworth proposes bill to help veterans get jobs
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth wants to require the Pentagon to help veterans win civilian certification for job skills they learn in the military.

Duckworth calls on the Pentagon to help veterans land jobs
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth wants to require the Pentagon to help veterans win civilian certification for job skills they learn while serving in the military.

October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added

The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.

UPS' largest hiring event targets 60K open positions

UPS is looking to hire upward of 60,000 seasonal employees during its largest hiring event of the year.

What to make of the new US mandate for COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies
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Jeremy J Glenn, labor and employment attorney from Cozen O'Connor P.C., shares his thoughts on the new US mandate encouraging vaccinations in larger businesses that is set to go into effect next year.

UPS hiring thousands this weekend in holiday push
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Danelle McCusker Rees, president of human resources at UPS, talks about their hiring blitz this weekend.