Minnesota's hours worked is down, productivity up, data show
Hours worked are down, but productivity is up in Minnesota.
Hours worked are down, but productivity is up in Minnesota.
3M laying off 1,100 people at Maplewood headquarters
3M is laying off more than 1,000 people at its Maplewood headquarters, according to a WARN notice dated May 1.
3M is laying off more than 1,000 people at its Maplewood headquarters, according to a WARN notice dated May 1.
People of Color Career Fair in Minneapolis
This spring?s fair featured 40 employers across a number of business categories. In the food sector, General Mills and Hormel Foods were talking directly with applicants.?In the health care sector, Children?s Minnesota along with North Memorial Health and Allina Heath participated in the event. Target and Toro were here, too. U-S Bank was one of the three premier sponsors along with Anderson Windows & Doors, and Midco.?Major sponsors included Ameriprise Financial, RBC Wealth Management, and Best Buy.?
This spring?s fair featured 40 employers across a number of business categories. In the food sector, General Mills and Hormel Foods were talking directly with applicants.?In the health care sector, Children?s Minnesota along with North Memorial Health and Allina Heath participated in the event. Target and Toro were here, too. U-S Bank was one of the three premier sponsors along with Anderson Windows & Doors, and Midco.?Major sponsors included Ameriprise Financial, RBC Wealth Management, and Best Buy.?
Program trains Minnesotans for outside work
Learning the ropes of tree climbing, Oliva Peterson is doing a job she never dreamed she’d be doing, tree climbing, far different compared to studying art in college.
Learning the ropes of tree climbing, Oliva Peterson is doing a job she never dreamed she’d be doing, tree climbing, far different compared to studying art in college.
People of Color Career Fair in Minneapolis this Thursday
Networking can play a big role in landing your dream job. The People of Color Career Fair is back this week for a 10th year.
Networking can play a big role in landing your dream job. The People of Color Career Fair is back this week for a 10th year.
Minnesota's unemployment rate down slightly in March
Minnesota’s unemployment rate was down slightly in March according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Minnesota’s unemployment rate was down slightly in March according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Looking for seasonal work? Cities, Valleyfair and State Fair are looking to hire
As the temperatures rise, Minnesotans are thinking about summer. For cities and companies, the push is on to hire seasonal help.
As the temperatures rise, Minnesotans are thinking about summer. For cities and companies, the push is on to hire seasonal help.
HyLife Windom announces sale, layoff potential at southwest Minnesota facility
A pork processing facility in the small town of Windom, Minnesota, has signaled it will likely close operations as it seeks a sale – potentially laying off more than 1,000 employees in the process.
A pork processing facility in the small town of Windom, Minnesota, has signaled it will likely close operations as it seeks a sale – potentially laying off more than 1,000 employees in the process.
Minnesotans' annual pay increased 6.6% in March, according to ADP
Employees who have stayed in their roles the past 12 months have increased their pay an average of 6.6% year-over-year in March.
Employees who have stayed in their roles the past 12 months have increased their pay an average of 6.6% year-over-year in March.
Teens value working for companies with positive environmental impact: Survey
A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.
A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.
President Biden visits Fridley to tout economic agenda
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda.
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda.
MN private sector job numbers recover from pandemic losses, DEED says
DEED announced Minnesota has gained back all of the private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
DEED announced Minnesota has gained back all of the private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Minnesota ranks No. 9 in allowing people to work from home: Study
Working from home is working — and more companies in Minnesota and beyond are allowing employees to work remotely, new research shows.
Working from home is working — and more companies in Minnesota and beyond are allowing employees to work remotely, new research shows.
Minnesota unemployment rate remains steady, 14k jobs added in February
Minnesota added 14,100 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate held steady at 2.9%.
Minnesota added 14,100 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate held steady at 2.9%.
New Minnesota law prohibits discrimination based on natural hair texture and styles
A new law has been passed in Minnesota that will explicitly prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists.
A new law has been passed in Minnesota that will explicitly prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists.
Woman settles lawsuit with North Memorial, hopes for more inclusivity in future jobs
the second year University of Minnesota graduate student contends she was fully capable of the job at North Memorial, if she had been provided with reasonable accommodations.
the second year University of Minnesota graduate student contends she was fully capable of the job at North Memorial, if she had been provided with reasonable accommodations.
Amazon closing Shakopee facility, impacting nearly 700 workers
Nearly 700 workers will be impacted when Amazon closes one of its facilities in Shakopee at the end of March, according to a letter Amazon sent to the state.
Nearly 700 workers will be impacted when Amazon closes one of its facilities in Shakopee at the end of March, according to a letter Amazon sent to the state.
3M laying off 2,500 global manufacturing positions
3M announced it will be reducing its workforce by 2,500 manufacturing jobs.
3M announced it will be reducing its workforce by 2,500 manufacturing jobs.
Trucking school finds way to honor student killed by gun violence
As a former felon, Yusef Hagihassan found it difficult to find a job. But now he is training to get behind the wheel and hit the road. "I remember sitting one day, looking up careers for felons and truck driving coming up as an option and that never crossed my mind," said Hagihassan.
As a former felon, Yusef Hagihassan found it difficult to find a job. But now he is training to get behind the wheel and hit the road. "I remember sitting one day, looking up careers for felons and truck driving coming up as an option and that never crossed my mind," said Hagihassan.
Aki’s BreadHaus announces ‘temporary closure’ due to staff shortages
Known for their fresh pastries and breads on Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis, Aki’s BreadHaus – the German-style bakery that opened May of 2014 – has announced it will close its doors temporarily due to persistent short staffing.
Known for their fresh pastries and breads on Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis, Aki’s BreadHaus – the German-style bakery that opened May of 2014 – has announced it will close its doors temporarily due to persistent short staffing.