Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Illinois restaurants, bars having trouble hiring staff as state reopens
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Lowe's, Great Wolf Lodge hold hiring events
If you are looking for a job, this is your moment as many companies are hiring. But if you are an employer looking to fill positions, you might have to work at it.
If you are looking for a job, this is your moment as many companies are hiring. But if you are an employer looking to fill positions, you might have to work at it.
Great Wolf Lodge, Lowe's host Tuesday hiring events
If you're looking for a job, there are a couple of big hiring events underway on Tuesday.
If you're looking for a job, there are a couple of big hiring events underway on Tuesday.
Metra hiring for 100 positions in preparation for ridership increase
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Metra hiring for 100 positions Monday
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Target hiring thousands for distribution center in Little Village: report
Target is planning to hire 2,000 people to work at a distribution center that is expected to open this summer on Chicago’s Southwest Side, according to a report.
Target is planning to hire 2,000 people to work at a distribution center that is expected to open this summer on Chicago’s Southwest Side, according to a report.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Six Flags Great America now hiring
This week is National Hiring Week at Six Flags and it's a fast track. Great America says you can be interviewed one day and begin working the next.
This week is National Hiring Week at Six Flags and it's a fast track. Great America says you can be interviewed one day and begin working the next.
Six Flags Great America now hiring for the 2021 season
Six Flags Great America opened over the weekend after being shuttered last summer and now they're looking to hire.
Six Flags Great America opened over the weekend after being shuttered last summer and now they're looking to hire.
Apple announces $430 billion investment into US that’s expected to create 20,000 new jobs
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
New Hard Rock Casino in Gary searching for experienced cooks, offering $2K signing bonus
The new Hard Rock Casino in Gary is looking to fill hundreds of positions at all five of its new restaurants.
The new Hard Rock Casino in Gary is looking to fill hundreds of positions at all five of its new restaurants.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions of workers say they will quit if forced to return to office full-time
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.