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Labor Shortage Leaves Union Workers Feeling Emboldened

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 09/18/2021 - 5:00am

When negotiations failed to produce a new contract at a Volvo plant in Virginia this spring, its 2,900 workers went on strike.

The company soon dangled what looked like a tempting offer — at least to the United Auto Workers local leaders who recommended it to their members: Pay raises. Signing bonuses. Lower-priced health care.

New Mandate Takes Vaccine Decision Off Employers’ Hands

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 5:00am

Larger U.S. businesses now won’t have to decide whether to require their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Doing so is now federal policy.

Forbes Lists Nebraska's Best 2021 Employers

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 09/13/2021 - 12:00am

Forbes Magazine has announced the best employers in Nebraska for 2021 based on a survey of 80,000 U.S. employers across 25 industry sectors.

The survey considered every aspect of an employee’s experience such as working conditions, salary, the potential for growth, and diversity, according to a news release from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, which made the list for the third time in a row.

Omaha Business to Be Featured During SBA Virtual Summit

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 4:00am

The U.S. Small Business Administration will present its annual National Small Business Week Summit virtually Monday through Wednesday.

This free event will spotlight the resilience of America’s entrepreneurs and the renewal of the small business economy, according to a news release. Richard Messina, owner of Omaha’s Play It Again Sports, is among the entrepreneurs who will be nationally highlighted.

Companies Loosen Job Requirements, But Challenges Remain

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 5:00am
Sarah White, center, area manager of Lost Dog Cafe, trains manager Alex Aleman, left, in a new pasta preparation technique, as they work at the cafe in Fairfax, Va., on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. (AP)

Landing a waitressing job or bartending gig at the Lost Dog Cafe in Northern Virginia had never been easy.

“Help Wanted” signs were a rarity, and half the chain’s staff stuck around for at least 10 years. The onset of the pandemic made job prospects even worse when Lost Dog had to temporarily shut down indoor dining.

Economy Grows at Healthy Pace Across Midwest, Plains

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 5:00am

The economy keeps operating at a healthy pace in nine Midwest and Plains states, but supply delays and shortages of workers are limiting growth in the region, according to a monthly survey of business leaders.

5 Tips for Fostering a Successful Hybrid Workplace

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 1:00am

Businesses figured out how to work remotely on the fly when COVID-19 rapidly disrupted our way of working. Those planning to adopt a hybrid work model when they return to the office still have time to prepare. But managing a distributed team comes with its own unique challenges, like:

• What does hybrid look like for your company?

Poll: Half of U.S. Workers Favor Employee Shot Mandate

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 08/30/2021 - 1:00am

Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their workplaces, according to a new poll, at a time when such mandates gain traction following the federal government’s full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Pop-Up Restaurants May Stay Put Amid Virus Resurgence

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 3:00am
John Stephenson poses, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at the restaurant Hathorne which he owns, in Nashville, Tenn. Stephenson hosts other restaurants, known as pop-ups, which he lets use his space in an effort to help them weather the pandemic. (AP)

 

Pop-up restaurants, many started as stopgap measures by struggling chefs and owners, may have staying power as consumers continue to embrace takeout and delivery and the delta variant threatens to make dining in less of an option.

Gig Apps for Pandemic Economy: Part Time, No Commitment

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 2:00am

By Urooba Jamal

The Associated Press

For months, Gabrielle Walker had been looking for a part-time job. She applied to restaurant chains and retailers like Nando’s and Primark, and she scoured the job search site Indeed.

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