Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
‘Purpose in a cup’: Coffee shop owner employs former felons, addicts to offer second chance
Shalimar Williams opened Holy Beanz Coffee Shop in Portland to help former prisoners, like herself.
Target wage hike: Workers' pay could reach $24 an hour this year
Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is tough, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.
Number of Americans collecting unemployment lowest since 1970
The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year low after another decline in jobless aid applications last week.
California bakery hiring paid 'doughnut enthusiast' to photograph, sample tasty treats
Johnny Doughnuts, based in N. California, is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast content intern” to try out new flavors and create social media content.
Amazon workers in NYC to vote on whether to form union
The battle to unionize Amazon workers is intensifying after labor officials officially set a date for a union election in a Staten Island facility next month.
Now hiring: Maricopa Ambulance accepting applications for free EMT course
Christina Kiley with Maricopa Ambulance says with the national shortage of EMT workers, the company is taking a proactive approach to get a new pool of candidates.
'Caribou' helps parents get back to work and find affordable, personalized childcare
Caribou was recently launched in the Phoenix area to help with childcare challenges parents face when heading back to work. The app will match you with families with similar parenting styles, and it will provide background information and provide location preferences.
Now hiring: Scottsdale Unified in need of bus drivers
The Scottsdale Unified School District is looking to fill about 20 positions immediately, and the lack of workers is causing some big issues.
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
COVID-19 childcare center exposures, closures continue to hurt working parents
Working parents have had a hard time during the COVID-19 pandemic as school closures and quarantines due to virus exposures have been constant. Every time that happens, it puts stress on families who can't get to work.
Peloton CEO steps down, company to cut 2,800 jobs globally
Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley is stepping down and the company is cutting 2,800 jobs worldwide, including 20% of its corporate workforce.
ZOOKZ offering $2K to new employees as it struggles with filling jobs
ZOOKZ is making sandwiches, but not only that, they're making an enticing offer for potential new employees in the Phoenix area. $2,000 and no working nights.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Home Depot to hire over 100,000 employees in spring hiring blitz
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
Now hiring: Waste Management needs drivers in Arizona
Waste Management drivers come to a closed course in Glendale where they learn the ins and outs of operating the truck and maneuvering it on small residential streets.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
‘I needed job satisfaction’: Frustrated nurse quits job, becomes truck driver
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
Labor shortage woes: New Phoenix businesses struggling to open due to a lack of workers
Phoenix-metro restaurants are struggling to open and stay open due to a lack of employees available for hire.