Survey: Black employees left out of higher positions in Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- As progressive and inclusive as Madison likes to promote itself as being, a minority-based organization provided a wake-up call on Wednesday: African Americans…
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LaborFest returns after two-year hiatus
MADISON - Another event has returned to the capital city after taking a pause during the pandemic. On Monday afternoon, LaborFest ended its two-year hiatus, as hundreds showed up to enjoy…
‘We aren’t a bunch of lazy people’: Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs to COVID-19
Wisconsin’s jobless are mismatched on openings and skills or struggle with child care or transportation. Others are still waiting on unemployment aid.
Ideally, 65-year-old Karen Miller would return to her old job of digitizing government documents for Data Dimensions in Janesville, Wisconsin. But she can’t.
There are more single working women than ever
There are more single women in the workforce than ever, and that's having a profound effect on the US economy.
Google's temporary workforce will start getting full benefits
Google said on Tuesday it will require temporary and contracted workers receive full benefits from companies it works with in the coming years.
Mattel is laying off more than 2,200 workers after Toys 'R' Us went bankrupt
After a disastrous spring, Mattel said it would cut nearly a quarter of its staff and sell some of its factories.
Trump budget proposes 40% cut to job training programs
America has millions of job openings but not as many applicants with the right skills. It's a big problem in the US job market.
Tips for building the perfect resume
When creating an effective resume it's important to use the right language and the right format.
Program offers skills training to boost workforce
'Work Today' employers pay to instruct workers
A new initiative in Rock County is hoping to help more folks gain skills to get them back into the workforce.
Governor's plan includes nearly $100M to boost work force
Bills to be introduced prior to budget announcement
Gov. Scott Walker says he wants to invest nearly $100 million to develop the state's work force and teach workers skills to find jobs.
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