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Uniqlo"s robots have already replaced 90% of its human workers at its flagship warehouse, now they"ve cracked the difficult task of folding T-shirts

AP Images Uniqlo is coming close to full automation at its flagship warehouse in Tokyo, according to a new report from The Fin.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 24th, 2019

Why It Has Gotten Harder to Find a Job in These Cities

Since the end of the Great Recession in 2009, the U.S. economy has entered an era of unprecedented growth. Overall employment has climbed for a record 109 consecutive months through October 2019, and........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstNov 25th, 2019

Nail salon workers pan state safety regulations

A drive to restructure the city's private carting industry is near the end zone—and the Department of Sanitation czar spiked the ball at a Crain's Business Breakfast at the New York Athletic Club on... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 19th, 2019

Admissions criteria tough to find at selective high schools: report

Companies looking for better financial returns should consider a female chief financial officer. Within the first 24 months of appointing female CFOs, companies saw, on average, a 6% increase in... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 19th, 2019

CEO of Germany"s Ceconomy on way out: sources

The chief executive of struggling German consumer electronics chain Ceconomy is set to be removed after only a few months in the job due to an internal power struggle, sources close to the company said on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 16th, 2019

Walmart U.S. CEO Foran to exit and be replaced by Sam"s Club boss Furner

Walmart Inc said on Thursday its chief executive for U.S. operations, Greg Foran, will leave the company early next year and be replaced by the head of its Sam's Club warehouse chain unit, John Furner......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 10th, 2019

Cities Where Having a Job Doesn’t Keep You Out of Poverty

While the U.S. unemployment rate reached 3.6% in April 2019, its lowest point since December 1969, many full-time workers in America struggle to stay out of poverty. Nationwide, some 3.1 million........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstOct 2nd, 2019

City sues Chipotle for alleged labor violations

The de Blasio administration is seeking more than $1 million in restitution for Chipotle workers in a suit filed against the fast-food chain for allegedly violating “nearly every aspect of the city’s... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 16th, 2019

Hardest States to Find Full-Time Work

The U.S. job market is in a period of unprecedented growth. The number of working Americans has increased for 105 consecutive months — a record streak. This coincides with an even longer period........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstJul 25th, 2019

You got that where? Apparel is a $7 billion category for Costco

It’s a no-frills treasure hunt, but Costco shoppers are up for the challenge of digging through tables piled with pants and tops to find high-end apparel at bargain prices. The warehouse membership club has become a major destination for fashion and fo.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 9th, 2019

Buffalo-area manufacturers hunt for competitive edge

Salaries climb but WNY companies struggle to find and train workers......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 21st, 2019

How small businesses classify employees matters in a big way

When companies regard so many full-fledged workers as independent contractors, without employment and pay protection, it takes a toll on our economy and society......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 18th, 2019

How small businesses classify employees matters in a big way

When companies regard so many full-fledged workers as independent contractors, without employment and pay protection, it takes a toll on our economy a.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJun 18th, 2019

Editorial: Don’t write off those with a criminal past

In Massachusetts’ tight labor market, many businesses are largely ignoring a pool of tens of thousands of potential workers who are highly motivated and eager to find gainful employment......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 22nd, 2019

Workers find new bargaining power in strong jobs market

Ultra-low 3.6% unemployment allows workers to negotiate higher wages, while employers struggle to recruit employees.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 22nd, 2019

Six months after being denied an abortion, women are less likely to have full-time employment

The Alabama law is designed to set up a U.S. Supreme Court battle......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 18th, 2019

Six months after California"s Camp Fire, survivors still struggle to find temporary homes

The Camp Fire disaster in November 2018 displaced nearly 35,000 residents in Paradise, California area, and even six months later, a large number of families are still unable to find homes......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMay 17th, 2019

Macy"s warehouse in Hawaii goes back on the market after selling for $27M last year

The owner of Macy’s Hawaii warehouse put the West Oahu facility back on the market with no asking price, less than 18 months after paying nearly $27 million to acquire it from the department store chain. The industrial building, which is located on 7......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2019

PriceSmart shares dip as revenue falls short of Street view

PriceSmart Inc. shares slipped in the extended session Tuesday after the warehouse club chain's quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street estimates. PriceSmart shares declined 2.4% after hours, following a 1% decline to close the regul.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 9th, 2019

Amazon reports 30% drop in long-term jobs in Fall River

At year's end, the company's Fall River warehouse employed 951 workers on a full-time, permanent basis, according to a state filing— more than 400 fewer than it had a year earlier......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 27th, 2019