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November Jobs Report Paints Confusing Picture of Labor Market
By Curtis Dubay
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Why Businesses Are Taking on the Role of Educators
By Sean Ludwig
Workforce
4 Ways Employers Can Improve Recruiting and RetentionA new poll shows many unemployed workers are not actively looking for work. From offering hybrid work schedules to investing in reskilling and upskilling training, here are four ways employers can improve their recruiting and retention practices.
By Thaddeus Swanek
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
How Businesses Are Helping Solve Black Unemployment
By Richard Hartnett
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Dec 07, 2021The States Suffering Most from the Labor Shortage Job openings are up. Labor force participation is down. Quit rates are at a record high. Amid the worsening labor shortage crisis, these are the states being impacted the most.- Dec 07, 2021U.S. Chamber Key Vote Letter on the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
- Dec 07, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 3311 and Zombie Voting at the FTC This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, supporting S. 3311, a bill relating to the practice of "Zombie Voting" at the Federal Trade Commission.
Dec 07, 2021Here’s What You Need to Know About the CFPB’S Small Business Data Collection The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is preparing to collect new data from small businesses applying for credit. The new requirements come with privacy concerns and could make access to credit costlier.- Dec 06, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter Supporting the Rosenworcel Nomination to be FCC Chair This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel to be Chair of the Federal Communications Commission.
Dec 06, 20216 Questions About the Impact of Noncompete Agreements on Businesses and Employees Noncompete agreements are under fire, with the FTC considering limits or bans on them. Our employment policy expert breaks down the current state of play and answers some common questions business and employees have about these widely misunderstood contracts.- Dec 05, 2021U.S. Chamber’s Suzanne Clark on the Passing of Senator Bob Dole WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark today issued the following statement after the passing of Senator Bob Dole
Dec 03, 2021November Jobs Report Paints Confusing Picture of Labor Market The November jobs report showed a huge miss on the number of jobs added but an increase in people entering the workforce. Our economic policy expert breaks down the data and explains why there may be cause for optimism.