U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1/2 years, suggesting the labor market continued to slow in an orderly fashion. But the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, from the Labor Department on Tuesday also showed employers hesitant to hire more workers. The historically low … Read more
WorkJam, an online platform that was founded in 2014, has tried to be at the forefront of this shift. It provides clients such as Target, Ulta Beauty, and Hilton with digital tools their non-salaried employees can use to swap shifts, complete trainings, and get early access to wages. Cofounder and CEO Steve Kramer recently spoke … Read more
Saudi_Arabia unveiled the Qiwa platform to promote digital transformation (Photo:X) The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has recently issued a guide detailing the services provided to expatriates. This initiative has been introduced to enhance the support provided to foreign workers in the kingdom. The guide reveals that the Qiwa platform, dedicated to … Read more
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 222,000 for the week ended July 6, the lowest level since late May, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 236,000 claims in the latest week. The claims data included the Independence Day holiday. Claims tend to be … Read more
