New state-level analysis from the National Endowment for the Arts shows that employment in Illinois’ performing arts sector hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the news isn’t all bad. The new analysis also shows that growth in the overall arts sector in Illinois is outpacing that of other states, the Midwest and beyond. About 1,000 … Read more
Bank stocks ended last week as a strong jobs report supported expectations of continued economic strength.Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Bank investors dipped a toe into rally mode after Friday’s federal jobs report showed strong employment gains and continued economic energy that bodes well for lenders’ credit quality. of KBW Nasdaq Bank Index advanced less than 1% for … Read more
The British pound started the week quietly. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2718 in the North American session at the time of writing, down 0.03% on the day. UK job growth is expected to shrink The United Kingdom publishes the May employment report on Tuesday. UK job growth has been contracting for some time and the … Read more
In California, the creative economy is one of its most vital, but in 2023 it shrank by about 8% according to the latest. Otis College Report on the Creative Economy, released on June 6. The report was presented in person and online from a stage at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, a place connected … Read more
The emergence of AI technology has yet to create a jobs boom, research shows. Photo / Getty Images Demand for workers with generative AI skills peaked the year ChatGPT launched and has waned in the past two years amid hype and concern over the technology’s impact, a study in Australia suggests. New analysis from jobs … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that aims to verify the eligibility of workers, but could also help identify workers who have entered the United States without legal permission. “Partly, that’s because we look at our southern border and see it as a real problem,” Rep. said DJ Swearingen … Read more
While Australian employers are increasing their willingness to hire individuals with disabilities, disability unemployment and workplace participation numbers remain stagnant, despite critical industries struggling with severe worker shortages. Between them, Australian small businesses have a pool of highly skilled and untapped talent waiting for forward-thinking organizations to find them. With over 4.4 million Australians identifying … Read more