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Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta saidFriday he is resigning following renewed scrutiny of his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Esptein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. President Donald Trump, with Acosta at his side, made the announcement as he left the White House for a trip to Wisconsin and Ohio. The president said Acosta had been a "great" labor secretary. Courtesy: CNN Newsource.
Tight Labor Market = Unconventional Benefits On The Rise
In a historically tight labor market, employers are trying to compete in hiring (and keeping) top talents by offering more unconventional benefits.
What does it mean to have the ExxonMobil CEO as secretary of state
The multinational oil company has what amounts to its own foreign policy, which can be contrary to U.S. policy.
Principal Must Deal With Class Action Challenging Excessive Fees
A lawsuit accusing Principal Life Insurance Co. of taking excessive profits from the guaranteed investment products it sells to 401(k)s has been certified as a class action.
5 Things to Know About the Biggest Oil Deal in a Decade
Are women the answer to the construction labor shortage?
Women represent 50% of the U.S. population, but less than 10% of the construction workforce. How can the industry encourage them to consider a career in the trades?
How to Beat Cheap Labor and Still Make Money
Many businesses win clients by offering cheap, low-quality labor. It's tempting to underprice your own services to compete, but in the long run that's bad for …
How to Overcome the Construction Labor Shortage: Hire More Women
Construction is an industry historically dominated by men. But with more individuals retiring and a skilled labor shortage threatening its growth, there is plenty of room at the proverbial table for women to contribute in more meaningful ways. Allison Scott , head of integrated marketing for Autod
Is There a Labor Shortage in the Construction Industry?
If there were a labor shortage in the construction industry, we would also expect there to be healthy wage growth. Employers would be competing over a smaller pool of workers, and higher wages would attract construction workers to the firms offering them
Could Robots Fill Labor Gaps in Construction?
Researchers are testing humanoid bots to see if they could help homebuilders stay on track with new-home projects.
The Construction Labor Shortage: Will Developers Deploy Robotics?
Startups are racing to fix the construction productivity problem. Most of the money went towards modular housing companies or software promising to optimize current processes. Yet neither of these buckets addresses the labor shortage head-on. Many startups claim robots might address the shortage.
Labor-law infractions cost these construction firms more than cash
Government scrutiny of small businesses highlights common pitfalls that snag owners.
Why the Current Labor Market Demands Agile Staffing Processes
Expanding your construction business into different geographical areas can help diversify your project portfolio and increase revenue. But how do you navigate the local labor environments to ensure you can follow through on lucrative contracts you have won? Or, better yet, how do you quantify labor costs before you bid?
Labor shortage in construction, trades is ‘dire.’ How to get trained for a job.
Ask just about anybody operating a licensed trade company about the availability of skilled labor and you’re likely to see an eye roll and hear an earful. The shortage of labor is acute.
What can you do to conquer the construction labor shortage?
As daunting as the challenge to recruit and retain skilled workers in the construction industry can be, the solution could be in the palm of your hand. Or in the phone in your pocket.
How to Strategize for Growth When Labor Is Low & Competition Is High
It’s no surprise that the shortage of skilled laborers continues to be a source of concern within the construction industry—a substantial obstacle when business is otherwise booming. While contractors want to capitalize on industry growth, a lean labor pool means having to be more competitive and efficient in order to secure the skilled labor needed to complete projects and prepare to take on more.
Construction Labor Shortage Presents Challenges to Some Developers, Builders
A lingering shortage of construction workers is driving up labor costs and slowing down build times for apartment developers and builders.
