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PublishedNovember 1, 2022
On election eve, the state of the U.S. economy is a blurry one
From certain angles, the nation's economic picture looks like a healthy one, but it's being photo-bombed by an unsightly intruder: Chronically high inflation.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Our View: Robots may not be coming for your job – but they are coming
While it’s good that we’re a lot less scared about automation leaving us unemployed, we still have to be ready for it.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2022
Maine companies turn to automation as labor shortage persists
Automating functions isn't always aimed at reducing staff, but it helps when human workers are harder to find.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal workers for holidays
The nation's largest retailer and largest private employer said it's in a stronger staffing position heading into the holidays than last year and is now focusing on hiring only seasonal workers, rather than permanent workers.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2022
Marty Walsh: Actually, America’s workforce is stronger than ever
We shouldn’t emerge from the pandemic with a soured view of our national work ethic, the U.S. labor secretary says.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Teens surge into Maine’s workforce
The number of 14- and 15-year-olds getting work permits is on track to set a new record this year as a new cohort of young Mainers rush to fill gaps in the state's workforce.
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PublishedJune 8, 2022
‘Great resignation’ reaches White House with staff turnover
Not even the White House is immune from the economic trend that's been called the 'great resignation' as employers struggle to fill vacancies and workers jump to new jobs at record rates.
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PublishedApril 20, 2022
Maine unemployment drops as total jobs nearly reach pre-pandemic level
Maine employers added about 3,400 jobs a month since January, driving the unemployment rate to its lowest point in two years.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Legislators may ban most secret settlements in cases brought by employees
The push is part of a national effort to give victims of harassment and discrimination a voice, but it may have a cost as well.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2022
Strong job growth in February points to COVID’s fading grip on economy
Employers added a robust 678,000 jobs, the largest monthly total since July, and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% from 4% in January.
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