The Canadian financial services firm has roughly 500 employees in Maine.
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Maine labor market growing tighter, federal data shows
The July unemployment rate in the Portland-South Portland metro area dipped nearly half a percentage point, to 1.9%.
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Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave
The 6-week parental leave policy will apply to workers who average at least 30 hours per week on the job.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
SMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines
On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.
Posted inHealth, News, Politics
Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Bates College, Gallup report: Grads want ‘purposeful’ work
Gallup and Bates issue report calling on educators to focus on what students need to find happiness in employment.
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Maine businesses may benefit from additional visas for temporary foreign workers
Federal immigration authorities are expected to release an additional 30,000 visas for the workers, which could help fill seasonal labor gaps afflicting Maine’s summer tourism businesses.
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Maine Voices: It’s time for nonviolent offenders to receive a second chance
Mainers convicted of low-level crimes should be able to clear their records and move on with their lives.
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‘This is Maine’ picked up by NESN
Erin Ovalle’s series on what draws people to Maine will air on Saturday mornings starting April 6.