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Wage Fixing Indictment Has Implications for Employers

ACA Times

3 minute read: A recent federal wage-fixing indictment against the former owner of a health care staffing company indicates that the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is taking a closer look at the competition in labor markets. Employers nationwide, especially health care operators, would be wise to take notice.

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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

With so many businesses struggling to keep up with a transient labor market, many industries are looking for ways to meet staffing shortages. Lower wages. Many people argue that minimum wage was never meant to be a livable wage, but rather an acceptable amount of money for someone new entering the workforce. Tech-savvy.

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21 Types of Employment: Your Hire-To-Retire Guide

Analytics in HR

However, top candidates are usually off the market in just 10 days. Apprenticeship An apprenticeship is a structured training program that offers hands-on experience and technical skills under guidance from experienced professionals. Working hours: Typically full-time but can vary by role and company policies.

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Meeting Healthcare Needs with Advanced Scheduling

nettime solutions

As a whole, the healthcare industry is growing. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare occupations are expected to continue to have the fastest employment growth among all industries through 2024. But, as one recent article puts it , the industry is in the midst of a “supply-demand crisis.”

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Winning Back Unhappy Service Industry Workers Takes Pay & Appreciation

Visier

Service industry workers were laid off en masse in 2020, but many who have come back are now voluntarily walking out the door again citing low pay and a lack of appreciation shown by employers. For the last 12 years, the federal minimum wage has stayed at just $7.25/hour, And the reasons? In simple terms: they are fed up.

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Home Health Payroll & HR Software: Taking Better Care of Caregivers

Netchex HR Blog

Over the next decade, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that healthcare employment is projected to grow “ much faster than the average ” for jobs in other industries. Employers in the healthcare industry have their work cut out for them as demand increases and senior healthcare professionals age out of the workforce. in healthcare.

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What is the Labor Management System?

HR Lineup

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations across various industries are continuously seeking ways to streamline their operations, optimize resource allocation, and enhance productivity. One critical aspect of achieving these objectives is efficient labor management. What is a Labor Management System?