The state unemployment rate increased for the third consecutive month as more Iowans rejoin the labor force.
John Steppe Employment Jul. 19, 2021 6:16 pm1610d ago
The state unemployment rate increased for the third consecutive month as more Iowans rejoin the labor force.
John Steppe Small Business News Jul. 12, 2021 3:29 pm1617d ago
The 33,260 new business entities in the 2021 fiscal year broke the previous record of 24,720 new business entities in the 2019 fiscal year, according to the Office of the Secretary of State.
John Steppe Economy Jul. 9, 2021 1:15 pm1620d ago
Hiring a “talented and diverse workforce” remains a challenge, according to the group representing 22 of Iowa’s largest employers.
By Erin Murphy, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau, and Barb Ickes, Quad City Times Restaurants Jul. 8, 2021 11:00 pm1620d ago
Nine out of 10 Iowa restaurants are actively seeking more staff, according to the latest survey data from the Iowa Restaurant Association.
Associated Press Economy Jul. 2, 2021 2:54 pm1627d ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs.
Economy Jun. 2, 2021 5:54 pm1657d ago
Cedar Rapids economic development organization promotes three staff members
Economy Apr. 19, 2021 7:00 am1701d ago
ISU economist says recovery is in shape of a reverse square root sign — fast at first, then flattening
Employment Apr. 15, 2021 2:35 pm1705d ago
Majority of claims related to pandemic, according to state agency
Small Business News Apr. 9, 2021 6:30 am1711d ago
National data indicates women-led, minority-led businesses especially hurt by pandemic
Economy Apr. 6, 2021 1:11 pm1714d ago
Iowa Business Council's economic outlook index decreases but remains positive
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DES MOINES – Legislation lawmakers have sidelined in previous years appeared headed to approval by the House Labor Committee on …
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