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Q. and A. with Sen. Angus King: Maine needs to harness its 'workforce and people'
July 10, 2017U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, says the state's economy is generally good but uneven. Opportunities to bolster the economy, he says, include expanding broadband in rural areas and finding new uses for forest products.
July 10, 2017Nominate a top-notch woman executive for Mainebiz’s Women to Watch awards
June 29, 2017Only two days are left to submit nominations for Mainebiz's annual Women to Watch awards recognition program.
June 29, 2017
Gov. LePage signs tip credit restoration bill into law
June 27, 2017Gov. Paul LePage signed into law a bill allowing employers to pay tipped employees half the state's minimum wage.
June 27, 2017Why don't team building efforts improve team effectiveness?
June 26, 2017Q: Why do team building efforts, like social gatherings and special recognition events, rarely seem to translate into real improved team effectiveness?
June 26, 2017Applicant tracking systems add to hiring woes
June 26, 2017Re: the editor's letter of the June 12 issue on the difficulty of finding qualified workers.
June 26, 2017
Maine workers rank No. 1 nationally for taking vacations
June 22, 2017When it comes to taking time off from work, Mainers outshine their peers in all other states, according to a new report.
June 22, 2017
Maine State Chamber, Educate Maine unveil plan to close state's 'skills gap'
June 21, 2017The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Educate Maine unveiled today an ambitious plan to close the skills gap for Maine employers by doubling in three years the number of students enrolled in hands-on, technical and career-focused educational
June 21, 2017
Lawmakers pass 'equal pay' bill as step toward removing pay gap for women
June 20, 2017The Maine Senate and Maine House have passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to fight the gender wage gap by requiring employers to pay fair, market-based wages regardless of their workers' previous pay rates.
June 20, 2017State lawmakers override veto to pass safe drinking water law
June 20, 2017In strong bipartisan votes in both the House and Senate, the Maine Legislature overrode the governor's veto of safe drinking water legislation.
June 20, 2017OSHA reports six on-the-job fatalities for 2015-16
June 19, 2017The Occupational Health and Safety Administration reported 136 severe injuries and six fatalities in Maine for the 2015-16 workplace safety reporting period.
June 19, 2017
Portland girls just wanna network: Regional Chamber launches forum
June 14, 2017A new Portland women's networking forum is off to a running start after Monday's kickoff at the Press Hotel.
June 14, 2017
Flowfold teams with nonprofit to support training of immigrant women
June 13, 2017Flowfold, an expanding outdoor brand focused on minimalist gear for everyday adventures, partnered with Women United Around The World to sell one-of-a-kind handbags to raise awareness and money for skills training and leadership development for
June 13, 2017How do I write a proposal?
June 12, 2017Q: I'm in charge of human resources at a growing company that wants to formalize recruiting procedures. The CEO and the board told me to write a proposal, but I'm no writer. Where do I start?
June 12, 2017
Develop a workforce from an early age
June 12, 2017Schools serve an increasingly large role in society. It's no longer just reading, writing and arithmetic.
June 12, 2017
Sew American: New Mainers help power American Roots, a Portland textile start-up
June 12, 2017Thread, bobbin, sewing machine. Besides learning English in their new homeland, they've had to master the lexicon and skills for their work at Portland textile start-up.
June 12, 2017
Senate votes to reinstate tip credit minimum wage, House vote is pending
June 8, 2017Senate Republicans were joined by some Democrats in voting 23-12 Wednesday to repeal the part of the state minimum wage law approved by voters last November that gradually increases the minimum wage for tipped workers until they eventually are paid
June 8, 2017
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