Chipotle raises wages amid expansion plans, as companies compete for workers

Big firms like Chipotle are hiking pay and expanding incentives amid concerns of a labor shortage. Biden's policies could encourage others to follow. President Joe Biden. Andrew Harnik/AP Wages clim.....»»

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy. These businesses are giving their workers a little or a lot more in these tough times......»»

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy. These businesses are giving their workers a little or a lot more in these tough times......»»

The Fed said employers continue to report a tough time finding qualified workers......»»

A record number of people have jobs, and companies are struggling to fill positions. But workers still aren't getting raises......»»

American workers received their biggest pay raises in a nearly decade in the year to June, a sign the strong labor market and low unemployment is boosting wages as employers compete for scarcer workers......»»

Small business owners needing seasonal help are paying higher wages and offering bonuses as they compete with big companies for a shrinking pool of workers. .....»»

U.S. companies are planning their lowest rate of expansion in China since 2016 in response to growing uncertainty about U.S.-China relations and a slowing Chinese economy......»»

The Linthicum-based chain is planning a larger expansion after facing setbacks amid the Covid-19 pandemic......»»

Meow Wolf's CEO said expansion plans remain on track after recent staff and expense cuts, which he told Business First were driven by two primary considerations......»»

The company plans to use the funds to deploy hundreds of solar projects across 19 states......»»

The company plans to move further into the business-to-business space, helping companies train new and existing employees......»»

The donation comes as Amazon expands its presence in Bellevue, where it plans to add 25,000 employees in the next few years......»»

In a tight labor market, companies are offering boosted wages.....»»

Companies like McDonald's, Chipotle and Amazon are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attrac.....»»

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to a fresh pandemic low, reflecting more aggressive efforts by companies to hire new workers amid a rapid economic recovery. Initial jobless claims in the states dropped by 34,000 to 473,000......»»

The US added just 266,000 jobs in April, suggesting many unemployed Americans aren't rushing back to work. Some firms are responding with wage hikes. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Some employers say they're stru.....»»

A growing number of companies across the country are offering incentives to lure new employees as the US economy continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Chains are holding hiring events, adding extra perks, and in some cases even raising wages in a bid to attract desperately needed workers. AP Restaurants are struggling to hire as COVID restr.....»»

Saltbox, an Atlanta-based startup that offers companies co-warehousing space, raised a $10.6M Series A round to accelerate its expansion across the United States.   The round, which brings the company's total investments to $16M, was .....»»