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The Rochester Public Market will host the fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The City of Rochester says the upcoming fair will have the most employers and community resources in ROC the Block’s six-year history. RTS, Spectrum, Trillium Health, Qualitrol, and AMR are just some of the employers set to attend. People can meet […]
GLP 1 study conversations just took a turn from health talk to workplace reality, and the findings are uncomfortable. According to new research from Harvard University economist Rebecca Diamond found that women who started taking GLP 1 weight loss medications saw a notable shift in employment outcomes, especially if they were not working before using the drugs. According to the National […]
The most comprehensive independent study of AI-powered hiring algorithms ever conducted has found stark racial disparities embedded in the tools used to screen millions of job applicants, with more than one in four applications submitted by Black job seekers directed to positions where the algorithm produces outcomes that trigger federal discrimination scrutiny. The paper, “Algorithmic Monocultures in […]
Workplace romance statistics show that over 60% of adults have had a workplace romance. Between little time outside of work to meet people and a heightened degree of comfortability, workplace romances aren’t likely to go anywhere. Though our survey found that 43% led to marriage, workplace romances are not a dream for everyone. When 40% […]
School is almost out for teenagers across the country, and those hoping to land a summer job may have a tough time finding one. Last summer, teen hiring fell to its lowest level in nearly eight decades of Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and forecasters predict it could be even lower this summer. A Challenger, Gray […]
According to WalletHub, the Flower City ranks among the best places in the country to start a career, coming in at number 36 overall. The report looked at factors like starting salaries, and quality of life, with Rochester scoring especially well for professional opportunities. Analysts say affordable living costs and a growing job market are […]
Rhode Island lawmakers are moving forward with a controversial self-checkout bill that could hit major retailers with fines of up to $1,000 per day if stores fail to follow new staffing rules. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 2342, is reigniting the national debate over automation, retail theft, and disappearing cashier jobs as chains like Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Aldi, CVS, and Walgreens brace […]
A recent survey by Generation Lab found that more than 8 in 10 young adults rate economic conditions in the U.S. as either bad or terrible. The survey, conducted April 26-29, found that 55 percent of 546 respondents ages 18-24 said they view the economy as bad, while 29 percent said it was terrible. As for those […]
SUNY’s Reconnect program is aiming to address New York’s worker shortage by offering free community college tuition to adult learners for several industries – most notably nursing, which healthcare leaders say have faced shortages in recent years. The SUNY Reconnect program targets New York State residents between the ages of 25 and 55 who do not already […]
The MWBE Conference was a success. The event was historic with total attendance exceeding 600 participants from across our 4 regions representing a cross-section of businesses, agencies and organizations. There were 3 former MWBE Officers at the Awards Dinner, in addition to the current MWBE Officer. A Pioneer Award was given to Mr. Mike Tyler […]
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