Gilbert coffee shop struggles to find workers
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Sweetz Cold Brew Company in Gilbert is having a hard time finding enough employees to stay open during their regular hours. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Phoenix PD recruiting out of state, offering signing bonuses amid officer shortage

Recruiters are heading to Ohio this weekend to find applicants and are offering a $7,500 signing bonus. But they are competing with other departments who are offering more money.

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.

Arizona's unemployment agency 'accuracy team' lost half its workforce before pandemic: audit

An audit of Arizona's unemployment agency showed its "accuracy team' lost half of its workforce before COVID-19 pandemic, possibly leading to some unemployment applications falling through the cracks.

Deere employees reject latest contract offer, will remain on strike

Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.

Tucson OK’s measure to gradually raise minimum wage to $15

Proponents said the minimum wage raise is long overdue to keep up with the cost of living, while opponents said the measure creates an administrative burden on business owners.

US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades

The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

Arizona is back to pre-pandemic unemployment levels, report says

A new report says Arizona's job market has fully recovered to pre-pandemic numbers, but why are some industries struggling to still find employees? A shift in the employment pool, an expert says.

Labor shortage woes: Applicants ghosting potential employers
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As labor shortages continue across the country, a new trend is emerging that's making it even harder for companies to find workers. Instead of being ghosted by employers, applicants are turning the tables and ghosting potential employers. Aubrey Stark with Express Employment Professionals joined FOX 10 on the phone to chat about it.