Somewhat lost in the discussions of the U.S. auto industry’s problems are similar problems that are beginning to crop up in Europe. With labor issues already appearing at VW, Seat and Mercedes, the ...

Earlier, we had discussed the latest NFIB survey of small businesses. While optimism was weak, a particular area of concern was employment. Of all problems highlighted, labor took a backseat in ...

Labor productivity growth in the U.S. has been slow, contributing to modest increases in wages and real wages. Pay is ultimately tied to productivity. The government's focus on stimulating consumer ...

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Managers at this long-troubled employer have notorious problems staying financially solvent. Fancy consultants claim to have the answers, yet their advice hasn’t paid off. And a rift between the ...

The construction industry is facing a perfect storm in the labor arena. Not only is it harder to find workers, but employers are having to pay those they do hire – many underqualified – steadily ...

Explore the key provisions of the Dignity Act of 2025. Learn how proposed changes to visa caps and agency funding could clear ...