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[August 2024](/blog/archive/2024/08)
# August 2024

Page 5 of 9

[![Indian Port Unions Face Strike as Negotiations With Government Continue](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_indians_are_at_a_water_port._theyre_on_strike._there_are_d0080580-3a4e-4aab-8713-f2d0a7e07ea7-1.png) News ### Indian Port Unions Face Strike as Negotiations With Government Continue Union meetings aim to prevent planned strikes affecting India's major ports over wage disputes. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/indian-port-unions-negotiate-strike)
[![Australia Introduces 'Right to Disconnect' for Workers](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_people_working_at_a_store._theres_an_australian_flag_beh_e49b01d8-6c42-48e5-9ddc-63b130e2364c-1.png) News ### Australia Introduces 'Right to Disconnect' for Workers Australia's new law grants workers the right to disconnect after hours, aiming to restore work-life balance. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/australia-right-to-disconnect)
[![UK State-Owned Energy Company Launches Green Jobs Hiring Drive](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_people_working_at_an_energy_plant_in_the_united_kingdom._2b3701b8-02f5-49e3-9acb-7e98ed085037-1.png) News ### UK State-Owned Energy Company Launches Green Jobs Hiring Drive The UK's new state-owned energy company focuses on green jobs as it starts its recruitment drive. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/uk-state-owned-energy-company-hiring)
[![GCPS Named a Top Employer in Georgia by Forbes for 2024](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_a_georgian_peach_tree_with_peaches_on_it._theres_a_purpl_a639d5d7-f4ae-44b4-b509-7f83b147b6e1-1.png) News ### GCPS Named a Top Employer in Georgia by Forbes for 2024 GCPS celebrated as a top employer in Georgia by Forbes, enhancing its appeal for talent. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/forbes-gcps-best-in-state-employer-2024)
[![LAPS Job Fair: Rapid Hiring Event to Address Staffing Needs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_teachers_at_a_hiring_fair._theyre_at_an_elementary_schoo_bd050170-c593-442f-b6f2-3af279633299-1.png) News ### LAPS Job Fair: Rapid Hiring Event to Address Staffing Needs LAPS plans a job fair on Aug. 29 to fill key positions in a competitive job market. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/laps-job-fair-rapid-hiring)
[![USPS Job Fairs in Charleston to Combat Staffing Shortages](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_a_delivery_driver_dropping_off_a_package_at_a_house._the_606c0c2d-6bf9-48e5-b6a5-46fa606bf7d9-1.png) News ### USPS Job Fairs in Charleston to Combat Staffing Shortages USPS holds hiring events in Charleston, SC to fill vital positions in the postal service. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/usps-job-fairs-2024)
[![Hotel Workers Nationwide Vote to Strike for Better Wages and Conditions](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_people_on_strike_outside_of_a_hotel_in_los_angeles._some_c1fd0a33-a0cd-4e7d-8563-f50a56c3d5cc-1.png) News ### Hotel Workers Nationwide Vote to Strike for Better Wages and Conditions Thousands of hotel workers nationwide push for better wages and staffing through strike authorizations. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/hotel-workers-strike-seattle-hawaii-california)
[![New London Schools Hiring for Teaching and Staff Positions](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_teachers_in_a_classroom._its_a_hiring_event._theres_a_ch_01716df9-1a57-4f27-93ea-18c630ca2d87-1.png) News ### New London Schools Hiring for Teaching and Staff Positions New London schools are actively hiring for various teaching and staff positions as the school year approaches. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/new-london-schools-hiring)
[![Weight Loss Drugs Increasing Employer Healthcare Costs: A 2025 Outlook](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_a_bottle_of_weight_loss_pills._theyre_purple._hyper_real_ef240fb1-86b6-4b1a-92b8-c42ffc798f8d-1.png) News ### Weight Loss Drugs Increasing Employer Healthcare Costs: A 2025 Outlook 2025 projections show weight loss medications driving up employer healthcare costs. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/weight-loss-drugs-healthcare-costs-2025)
[![Top Employers in Iowa: A Comprehensive Look at the Best Workplaces of 2024"](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_people_working_in_a_field_in_Iowa._someone_is_wearing_a__e384c48f-11de-4a32-a033-973a7f0ac0ec-1.png) News ### Top Employers in Iowa: A Comprehensive Look at the Best Workplaces of 2024" Discover Iowa's top employers for 2024 based on employee satisfaction and insights. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/employers-in-iowa-2024)
[![Yankee Candle Cuts 100 Jobs in Distribution Operations](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_the_Yankee_Candle_store._Theres_a_sign_on_the_window_tha_dace67ef-c5ca-4a6a-89bc-200ea20a50f1-1.png) News ### Yankee Candle Cuts 100 Jobs in Distribution Operations Yankee Candle will lay off 100 workers as part of a consolidation effort by parent company Newell Brands. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/yankee-candle-job-cuts)
[![Norristown Police Department Now Hiring Entry-Level Officers](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_scene_of_a_police_car_driving_down__7f9e2fef-f9d2-4569-af7d-a71f536ffd7b_0-1.png) News ### Norristown Police Department Now Hiring Entry-Level Officers Norristown Police Department is hiring entry-level police officers until September 13, 2024. Apply now! August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/norristown-police-officers-hiring)
[![Norristown Police Department Now Hiring Entry-Level Officers](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_scene_of_a_police_car_driving_down__7f9e2fef-f9d2-4569-af7d-a71f536ffd7b_0-1.png) News ### Norristown Police Department Now Hiring Entry-Level Officers Norristown Police Department is hiring entry-level police officers until September 13, 2024. Apply now! August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/norristown-police-officers-hiring)
[![Goodwill to Hold Statewide Hiring Event Across Southern Nevada](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_A_hiring_event_at_a_GoodWill_store._theres_something_tha_3395e361-0004-437c-8981-2b2caf82c301-1.png) News ### Goodwill to Hold Statewide Hiring Event Across Southern Nevada Goodwill is hosting a hiring event to fill multiple positions across Southern Nevada retail locations. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/goodwill-hiring-event-southern-nevada)
[![Ocean City Police Department Shifts to Online Hiring Process](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_a_hiring_fair_with_police_officers._happy._someone_is_we_4fef12bb-7b5e-4eb7-8688-ef7adbf20037-1.png) News ### Ocean City Police Department Shifts to Online Hiring Process Ocean City Police Department moves hiring online to widen applicant pool. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/ocean-city-police-hiring-process)
[![Illinois Prohibits Most Employers from Using E-Verify](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_close-up_of_a_hand_gently_pressing__fce5dec2-22cc-46c9-959d-a274ad21a509_1-1.png) News ### Illinois Prohibits Most Employers from Using E-Verify Illinois restricts employer use of E-Verify, affecting hiring practices. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/illinois-bans-e-verify)
[![Wisconsin Construction Firm Miron Seeks Skilled Workers for Major Projects](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_construction_workers_at_a_hiring_fair._someone_is_wearin_219689e1-c9c0-4ef5-84b1-c5284e65e700-1.png) News ### Wisconsin Construction Firm Miron Seeks Skilled Workers for Major Projects Miron Construction aims to hire workers for major projects like the Kohl Center renovation. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/wisconsin-construction-company-seeks-skilled-workers)
[![Fayetteville Tech Launches ‘Employer Tuesday’ to Connect Students with Job Opportunities](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_minimalistic_scene_featuring_a_clean_modern_t_d2f12127-debe-44ef-97a7-2d6e863a4e29_1-1.png) News ### Fayetteville Tech Launches ‘Employer Tuesday’ to Connect Students with Job Opportunities Fayetteville Tech's 'Employer Tuesday' connects students with job opportunities in key industries. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/fayetteville-tech-employer-tuesday)
[![Fayetteville Tech Launches ‘Employer Tuesday’ to Connect Students with Job Opportunities](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_minimalistic_scene_featuring_a_clean_modern_t_d2f12127-debe-44ef-97a7-2d6e863a4e29_1-1.png) News ### Fayetteville Tech Launches ‘Employer Tuesday’ to Connect Students with Job Opportunities Fayetteville Tech's 'Employer Tuesday' connects students with job opportunities in key industries. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/fayetteville-tech-employer-tuesday)
[![IBM Exits China: Over 1,000 Job Cuts Amid Geopolitical Tensions](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_bold_realistic_scene_with_the_letters_IBM_pro_2d6a56f5-bb7f-4288-ae53-6ed18846d391_2-1.png) News ### IBM Exits China: Over 1,000 Job Cuts Amid Geopolitical Tensions IBM's closure of its China labs results in over 1,000 job cuts amid rising geopolitical tensions. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/ibm-china-layoffs)
[![Fed's Barkin Signals Potential Shift from Cautious Hiring to Layoffs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_image_of_the_Federal_Reserve_buildi_595ca0e2-3539-491e-b894-d6d0046a5c40_2-1.png) News ### Fed's Barkin Signals Potential Shift from Cautious Hiring to Layoffs Fed's Barkin warns that the current cautious hiring methods of US firms may transition to layoffs. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/us-firms-low-firing-approach-layoffs-fed-barkin)
[![Illinois Enacts Worker Freedom of Speech Act, Ending Mandatory Employer Meetings](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/691dc74c-91e5-414e-8233-3170579a294f-1.png) News ### Illinois Enacts Worker Freedom of Speech Act, Ending Mandatory Employer Meetings New Illinois law restricts mandatory employer meetings, impacting workplace dynamics around unionization discussions. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/illinois-worker-freedom-speech-act)
[![Illinois Enacts Worker Freedom of Speech Act, Ending Mandatory Employer Meetings](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/691dc74c-91e5-414e-8233-3170579a294f-1.png) News ### Illinois Enacts Worker Freedom of Speech Act, Ending Mandatory Employer Meetings New Illinois law restricts mandatory employer meetings, impacting workplace dynamics around unionization discussions. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/illinois-worker-freedom-speech-act)
[![Los Angeles Hotels Navigate New Labor Landscape Post-Strike](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/0f80ccb0-b299-43b8-9f05-8111ff3a4515-1.png) News ### Los Angeles Hotels Navigate New Labor Landscape Post-Strike Los Angeles hotels adapt after major labor strike, as demand for rooms remains strong and new agreements are reached. August 26, 2024Read Article →](/blog/los-angeles-hotels-labor-strike)

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