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Yarmouth school district weighs outsourcing custodians, bus drivers
November 2, 2016Yarmouth School Department officials say that they've been considering outsourcing the district's bus drivers and custodians as part of a larger strategic plan to curb costs.
November 2, 2016
As Maine's labor supply shrinks, its reliance on migrant workers grows
October 31, 2016According to the Maine Department of Labor, a 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service census says 125 Maine farms reported hiring 2,706 migrant workers; that's about 18% of Maine's hired farm labor workforce.
October 31, 2016More Mainers are unemployed than regional neighbors
October 24, 2016The September unemployment rate in Maine increased to 4.1%, which is 0.1% above August's rate of 4.0%, according to a preliminary report released by Maine's Department of Labor.
October 24, 2016
How To
October 17, 2016A while back, I caught up with a former employee. During our conversation he said, “I'm not even sure why you took so much time with me.” Caught off guard, I replied, “Because it's my job to help my employees be the best they can be.” Over the years
October 17, 2016
How To
October 17, 2016The Project Management Institute defines a Project Management Office as a “management structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools and techniques.”
October 17, 2016Who took top honors as a 'Best Place' to work in Maine?
October 6, 2016For the third year in a row, Belfast-based financial advising firm Edward Jones took home the top honors as the best large employer to work for at the annual awards and recognition dinner for the Best Places to Work in Maine program.
October 6, 2016WEX joins 17% of businesses offering paternity leave
September 30, 2016Expectant parents who work full time at South Portland-based WEX Inc. now have up to six weeks of fully paid parental leave for the adoption or birth of a child.
September 30, 2016Maine health centers will share $963K in fed grants
September 23, 2016The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded 18 community health centers across Maine a total of $963,623 in federal funding to boost offered health care services and operational support.
September 23, 2016
Report: Immigrants key to addressing Maine's workforce woes
September 23, 2016A new report from the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the Maine Development Foundation says that attracting immigrants to the state is necessary to deal with Maine's workforce, which is projected to decline as employees retire, with too few
September 23, 2016'Market demands' lead to 31 layoffs at Mercy
September 21, 2016As part of a large consolidation effort, the Portland-based Mercy Hospital announced the layoffs of 31 employees on Tuesday.
September 21, 2016
New Maine wellness programs encourage work-life balance
September 19, 2016Stand-up desks, lunch 'n learn sessions, groomed hiking trails, yoga classes and employee cruiser bikes: Workplace wellness programs are prospering in Maine and growing in popularity.
September 19, 2016Coastal Healthcare Alliance announces leadership change
September 2, 2016Coastal Healthcare Alliance announced the retirement of its president and CEO, Mark Biscone, and said he'll be succeeded by Mark Fourre, who is chief medical officer at LincolnHealth in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor.
September 2, 2016Xerox will close Lewiston call center, eliminating 142 jobs
September 2, 2016The closing of a Xerox call center in Lewiston will lead to the layoff of 142 employees by the end of October.
September 2, 2016Politics & Co.: OSHA fines to skyrocket under new U.S. Department of Labor rule
August 8, 2016A new U.S. Department of Labor rule that took effect on Aug. 1 imposes dramatically higher penalties upon employers cited by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration for workplace safety violations. Any citations issued by OSHA on
August 8, 2016Cross Financial appoints new treasurer, vice president
August 4, 2016The New England-based independent insurance provider Cross Insurance said it has hired Christopher Hersey as vice president and treasurer of its subsidiary, Cross Financial Corp.
August 4, 2016EMHS laying off 35 employees
August 3, 2016As part of its effort to reduce operating costs in its information systems department, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems will be laying off 35 employees within the department at the end of August.
August 3, 2016
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