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Maine’s unemployment rate showed little change in March, at 3.3%, after remaining at 3.4% for the prior five months, according to preliminary data released Friday morning by the Maine Department of Labor.
Out of 100 world cities ranked for being the best places to work remotely, Portland comes in at No. 7 and gets top billing in the United States, according to a study released Tuesday.
The Freeport-based maker and seller of clothing, outdoor gear and home goods will reduce its call center hours down to one shift starting in mid-July.
Staffing shortages have forced Millinocket Regional Hospital to shutter the clinic for now. The hospital still plans to double the size of its emergency department, despite a setback in the state review process.
Funding will be used for the Teach Maine Center, a program focused on teacher recruitment and retention across the state.
Out of 50 states and the District of Columbia ranked by personal finance website WalletHub, Maine comes in at No. 43 for working from home.
Camden National Bank has appointed Andrew Forbes as chief human resources officer.
Hollywood Casino now offers baccarat, and has trained all of its existing dealers on the game featured in several James Bond films, with plans for additional jobs.
The county’s labor force, business creation and consumer spending power have been bolstered by New Americans, the report by a Washington, D.C., nonprofit says.
Friends of Acadia’s housing strategy, developed in partnership with the park, calls for a total of 130 new beds for seasonal workers at Acadia National Park and its partners.
Business owners throughout Maine have said they have jobs available but have difficulty finding qualified and trained workers.
Employees are increasingly seeking more than just a standard compensation package, writes guest columnist Chris Pyne of Unum. They want better, more creative offerings that encourage personal well-being and enhanced work-life balance.
According to Gallup, more than half of exiting employees say that in the three months before they left, neither their manager nor any other leader spoke with them about their job satisfaction or future with the organization.
The founder of Working Fields is dedicated to helping others who need a second chance after addiction, criminal convictions or other barriers. The agency assigns peer coaches to help employees succeed at their new jobs.
“Employers like BIW need to have a seat at the table with our educational partners to ensure the training provided to Mainers prepares them for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Bath Iron Works' president, Charles Krugh.
The Maine Career Exploration Program helps connect young people, ages 16-24, to short-term paid work experiences in a wide range of sectors across the state.