The shortage can only be filled in the future through incorporating more technology alongside workers and replacing hard-to-fill positions that involve repetitive work. … READ MORE >
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Canada’s job market shows little sign of slowing
Canada’s economy in September reversed the slowing labour market of the summer, adding 21,100 jobs while unemployment fell to 5.2%, according to government data released Friday. … READ MORE >
U.S. jobs report: Hiring slows as another 75-basis-point rate increase looms
The U.S. economy is proving far more resilient in the face of sustained pricing pressures than otherwise thought a short time ago. … READ MORE >
Accounting for climate risks in business decisions
Businesses of all kinds, not just the insurance industry, must account for climate-related physical risks and factor them into strategic decisions. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Oct. 3
From using virtual reality to help children manage hospital fears to early human evolution discoveries, what’s happening in life sciences this week? … READ MORE >
Staffing firms see strong demand as hiring remains steady
The demand for staffing firms is the highest it has been in almost two years. … READ MORE >
Job openings fall as rate hikes take effect
In a sign that the chronically tight labor market may be easing, job openings plunged in August amid a slowdown in overall demand. … READ MORE >
Manufacturing slows in September as economy edges closer to contraction
The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing activities dipped to 50.9 in September, the lowest level since May 2020. … READ MORE >
Resale is big business and an opportunity for middle market consumer goods companies
The resale strategy poses an intriguing opportunity for middle market consumer goods companies and retailers. … READ MORE >
Spending grows, even with higher-than-expected inflation
Despite a sharp drop in energy prices, August’s personal consumption expenditures price index—the Federal Reserve’s key gauge for inflation—rose by 0.3% after falling by 0.1% in July. The price increases ate into spending, bringing spending growth from a 0.4% increase in dollar terms to only a 0.1% gain on inflation-adjusted … … READ MORE >