Tag: Labor

June 5, 2023

We Asked Workers Why They’re Not Coming Back to the Office

We Asked Workers Why They’re Not Coming Back to the Office

Terrible commutes. Expensive child care. Employees explain why they will keep working from home. By Ray A. Smith and Julia Carpenter What’s still keeping American workers out of the office? At a time when restaurants, planes and concert arenas are packed to the rafters, office buildings remain half full. Thinly populated cubicles and hallways areRead More

March 31, 2023

Points Systems Won’t Get Your Employees to Show Up on Time

Points Systems Won’t Get Your Employees to Show Up on Time

Punitive scoring brings out the worst in everyone. March 28, 2023 Carl Livesay Attendance and tardiness are a constant challenge. This is especially true when working with unskilled labor. Each occurrence is accompanied by an excuse or an explanation. Explanations are offered by reliable, trustworthy team members who rarely experience difficulty getting to work. ExcusesRead More

March 23, 2023

Job Openings in Manufacturing Remain Elevated

Job Openings in Manufacturing Remain Elevated

March 9, 2023 Ryan Secard Separations are slowing, but the number of job openings is still higher than the number of people looking for work. While job openings in the overall economy are falling, unfilled positions in manufacturing remain roughly stable. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover report from the Department of Labor foundRead More

March 10, 2023

Job Openings in Manufacturing Remain Elevated

Job Openings in Manufacturing Remain Elevated

March 9, 2023 Ryan Secard Separations are slowing, but the number of job openings is still higher than the number of people looking for work. While job openings in the overall economy are falling, unfilled positions in manufacturing remain roughly stable. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover report from the Department of Labor foundRead More

March 9, 2023

More Companies Start to Offer Daycare at Work

More Companies Start to Offer Daycare at Work

A persistent labor shortage and Biden administration incentives for chip makers are motivating more companies to explore on-site childcare By Te-Ping Chen Wall Street Journal On-site daycare is a rarity in American workplaces, but new government incentives and companies eager to attract and retain talent could soon make that benefit more common. The Biden administrationRead More

March 7, 2023

Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling Private-sector readings show job postings receding more than government reports of job openings By Jon Hilsenrath and Bryan Mena Wall Street Journal March 1, 2023 5:56 pm ET Demand for U.S. workers shows signs of slowing, a long-anticipated development that is appearing in private-sector job postings evenRead More

March 6, 2023

Burned Out, More Americans Are Turning to Part-Time Jobs

Burned Out, More Americans Are Turning to Part-Time Jobs

The number of people working part-time rose by 1.2 million in December and January—most were people who chose it. ‘25 hours is the new 35.’ PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ANDREA D’AQUINO FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, GETTY IMAGES (3) By Lauren Weber Feb. 25, 2023 12:00 am ET Part-time work is exploding. The number of AmericansRead More
How Companies Can Lose Workers Without Imposing Layoffs

How Companies Can Lose Workers Without Imposing Layoffs

Issuing subpar performance reviews or requiring relocation can thin ranks By Chip Cutter Feb. 26, 2023 5:30 am ET Companies are shedding some workers without imposing layoffs. Amid a wave of job cuts hitting U.S. white-collar workers, a number of employers are taking other approaches to manage their workforces. Some are adding new restrictions on remote work,Read More
The Truth About the Four-Day Workweek, From People Who Have Tried It

The Truth About the Four-Day Workweek, From People Who Have Tried It

Some bosses say hours worked is the best proxy for productivity. Many workers say output is the only metric that matters.   By Gretchen Tarrant Feb. 25, 2023 5:30 am ET More companies are experimenting with the four-day workweek, and workers who have tried it are divided on how fruitful an abbreviated schedule can be. Hundreds ofRead More
Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

By Jon Hilsenrath WALL STREET JOURNAL March 1, 2023 5:30 am ET Demand for U.S. workers shows signs of slowing, a long-anticipated development that is showing up in private-sector job postings even while official government reports indicate the labor market keeps running hot. ZipRecruiter Inc. and Recruit Holdings Co., two large online recruiting companies, sayRead More