AI cost nearly 4,000 people in the U.S. their jobs, report says
U.S. companies said in May over 80,000 jobs would be eliminated.
Illinois hotel industry, downtown residents speak out on migrant crisis
Migrants are still filling up hotel rooms at one Chicago hotel in Streeterville, and neighbors aren’t giving them a warm welcome — saying they’ve had to call the police.
Tight labor market has increased demand for teens in summer jobs
The proportion of Americans between the ages of 16 and 19 who have jobs has trended up in recent years.
U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
Discover success, flexibility as a freelance worker
If you’re in the market for a new job, looking for flexible hours and work that you love doing, you might find success as a freelance worker.
Democrats beg Biden to fast-track migrant work permits
A growing number of Democrats are calling on the federal government to speed up the work authorization process for migrants.
98-year-old man who still works 7 days a week honored by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Rep. Danny Davis
Joe Grier turned 98 on May 9th and is still working seven days a week making trophies and awards.
Career advice for Class of '23: Study shows new workers do better in the office
A new study shows in-person work is more beneficial for novice workers or those who are new to the company. The President's Coach Mitchell Creasey says these findings make sense, since it's easier to build a positive company environment when people are actually present.
Illinois 'Summer Jobs Program' targeting Chicago area, Springfield college students
Interested applicants must be enrolled in college or a trade school in the upcoming fall semester.
Cook County increases funding to support employment for people with disabilities
The program aims to address the needs of over 520,000 Chicago-area residents who report having a disability.
Cook County increases funding to support employment for people with disabilities
Cook County is launching the Career Pathway Navigator Program to assist individuals with disabilities in the suburbs in finding meaningful careers.
Chicago workplaces shift strategies in a post-pandemic world
Megan Mackinson, National Markets Workplace lead at JLL, talks about how local workplaces are reexamining their strategies in wake of the pandemic.
Starting a business while raising children: It is possible
Mom, business owner and author Mignon Francois was drowning in debt while raising six kids when she leveraged her last $5 and turned it into a $10 million cupcake empire.
Podcast connects, highlights thriving Black business owners
Founder of The L3 Agency, Larvetta L. Loftin, hosts a podcast with other minority business owners to discuss the struggles entrepreneurs face, but also focuses on the joys as well as how to grow.
United Airlines to hire 15,000 people this year
United Airlines is set to hire nearly 4,000 people in Chicago this year. In total, the company plans to hire around 15,000 workers across the country.
United planning to hire 15K workers ahead of expected summer travel surge
The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.
'Your Perfect Summer Job': Chicago Park District kicks off lifeguard recruitment
This week may be chilly, but the Chicago Park District is thinking warm thoughts of dipping in the pool.
'Your Perfect Summer Job': Chicago Park District kicks off lifeguard recruitment
This week may be chilly, but the Chicago Park District is thinking warm thoughts of dipping in the pool.
Cook County expands program to help formerly incarcerated get jobs
A new Cook County program aims to help people make the transition from jail back into the workforce.