The steps they’ve taken to address the shortage, including bonuses and free training, have delivered only limited relief.
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Former LePage press secretary gets new job with state
Adrienne Bennett, LePage’s spokeswoman for six years, has left her bank job to work on legislative affairs for the Labor Department.
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As older workers resist retirement, they find employers resisting them
Adults 55 and older have been the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. labor force since 1996, but many who are in between jobs are encountering new barriers to entry.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Source
Maine’s small, midsized farms suffering from labor shortage
The ‘relentless challenge’ of finding workers is leaving crops rotting in the field.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland seeks nominations for business awards
The public may submit nominations by Sept. 11 for Economic Development Achievement, Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Internships could lead college students to stay in Maine, Sen. King says
The independent senator envisions a program that would boost the state’s economy by helping to address the need for young workers.
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Report projecting virtually no job growth in Maine through 2026 is seen as ‘a call to action’
The Department of Labor’s report predicts a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs in the decade from 2016 to 2026.
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Maine Voices: No better time for state to re-envision how we educate young people
We can invest each step of the way, from preschool to proficiency-based learning to more technical training.
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Updated economic road map to next governor: Solve Maine’s workforce issues
The report also calls for expanding broadband access, working to contain health care costs and developing a comprehensive economic strategy.
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Open office plans are as bad as you thought
Researchers found that an open workspace actually cuts down on face-to-face interactions among co-workers.