by dankeelan | Mar 10, 2026 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy shed 92,000 jobs in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated March 6, far below forecasters’ expectations, and a signal the labor market is still in low-hire mode as employers navigate...
by dankeelan | Mar 10, 2026 | Featured, Pay
An estimated 900 city of Detroit employees could see a wage boost this summer, bringing their compensation up to what’s considered a livable wage in Wayne County. The proposed minimum wage increase to $21.45 an hour, or $44,616 a year, for full-time employees...
by dankeelan | Mar 3, 2026 | Career, Education, Engineering, Featured
Another installment in our video series from Wayne State University: The Global Auto Mobility and Smart Mobility Today team spent the day on the WSU campus. During our visit, John Petty and Cindy Polakowski met with some facinating people at the CARES Lab. The...
by dankeelan | Mar 3, 2026 | Featured, Gig Workers
Most public school teachers are working more than one job, and many say they’re still just getting by. A new Gallup survey released Monday found 71% of teachers hold at least one side gig, and 85% of those teachers work that extra job during the school year, not just...
by dankeelan | Mar 3, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Career, Featured, Training
These days, gen Z appears to be pivoting towards skilled trades, perhaps driven by a desire for “AI-proof” job security. Many young workers now view blue-collar careers as more stable than office jobs in the face of rapid change. It’s not just the youngest workers. A...
by dankeelan | Mar 3, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Jobs
Digital transformation profoundly reshapes the meaning of work, not just efficiency. A new review highlights how technology alters job characteristics like autonomy, skill use, and relationships, impacting how employees find purpose. Leaders must design digital...
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