The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading so rapidly that hospital beds are filling quickly. But the repercussions go beyond overtaxing the medical facilities. Small businesses are facing staffing shortages, and many are having to reduce hours and services or shuttering altogether.
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Workforce
Advance Auto Parts hiring at Kutztown facility
Advance Auto Parts, an automotive aftermarket parts retailer, is looking to fill more than 100 positions today and tomorrow at its distribution center, 9755 Commerce Circle, Kutztown.
Read More »Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry collects $3.5M from employers violating labor laws
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) returned more than $3.5 million in earned wages to Pennsylvania workers in 2021 after investigating more than 4,000 complaints of alleged labor law violations.
Read More »RKL human resources services grew exponentially during COVID-19
Lancaster-based consulting firm RKL’s human resources practice saw substantial growth in the last 18 months as clients reached out for COVID-19 related help and beyond.
Read More »PAsmart grants to help develop workforce in Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties
AgConnect and The Innovative Technology Action Group received PAsmart Industry Partnership grants to develop the workforce in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties.
Read More »Pennsylvania unemployment drops to 5.7%
The state Department of Labor & Industry reported that the unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point from October to 5.7% in November.
Read More »Phlebotomists are in high demand and two Lehigh Valley schools are stepping up to fill the void
The healthcare system is facing another shortage and one school is paying students to study while another is opening a new program. The shortage – those that take your blood.
Read More »Tower Health to close two Chester County hospitals
Reading-based Tower Health will close two Chester County hospitals by the end of January after a sales agreement fell through.
Read More »Giant Company employees graduate from first Department Manager Business Academy at Central Penn College
An inaugural class of 27 Giant employees graduated from a customized, nine-month management program created through a partnership by The Giant Company and Central Penn College.
Read More »Pa. L&I officials tour Reading apprenticeship program
A program in Berks County that helps those who have been incarcerated gain job skills was highlighted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry this week.
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