Macy's to hire 1,500 workers in Illinois ahead of holiday season
Macy's is looking to fill 1,500 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 76,000 employees ahead of the holiday season.
Macy's is looking to fill 1,500 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 76,000 employees ahead of the holiday season.
CVS filling 600 positions in Illinois during one-day hiring event
CVS Health is looking to rapidly fill 600 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 25,000 employees.
CVS Health is looking to rapidly fill 600 positions across Illinois as part of a nationwide effort to hire up to 25,000 employees.
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
Amazon launches nationwide hiring push for tens of thousands of positions
Jenna Powers, Amazon Director of Recruiting, talks about the job openings and career opportunities in their latest hiring spree.
Jenna Powers, Amazon Director of Recruiting, talks about the job openings and career opportunities in their latest hiring spree.
Amazon eyes 125K more hires, $18+ per hour average salary
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
US Postal Service hiring 40,000 seasonal workers for 2021 holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
US unemployment claims reach another pandemic low as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
US businesses struggling to fill open jobs amid worker shortage
Neil Bradley, chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, talks about the great demand for workers and the need to engage the workforce in a post-pandemic world.
Neil Bradley, chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, talks about the great demand for workers and the need to engage the workforce in a post-pandemic world.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
More people pivoting to new career paths during the pandemic
Ken Coleman joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips for people looking to find a new career and get prepared for a new job.
Ken Coleman joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips for people looking to find a new career and get prepared for a new job.
Can you collect unemployment if you are fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Special Report: Truck driver shortage causing consumer prices to rise
Right now, the trucking industry needs a few more good drivers. Sixty-thousand to be exact.
Right now, the trucking industry needs a few more good drivers. Sixty-thousand to be exact.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
IDOT hiring 1,000 seasonal employees for snow and ice removal
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.