A ‘she-cession’ no more
Women’s employment is at an all-time high, but fields such as construction and tech management remain male dominated.
Lake County has highest June unemployment rate in state
Lake County had the highest unemployment rate for June in the state, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Centier Bank lands spot on Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers
Merrillville-based Centier Bank earned No. 57 on Forbes’ new list of America’s Best Small Employers.
Merrillville extends deadline for businesses to sign up for job fair
More than 30 businesses have signed up for the town of Merrillville’s annual job fair July 27 at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center.
Pregnant workers get federal protections
Pregnant workers employed in Indiana now have access to guaranteed accommodations after the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect Tuesday.
Unemployment rate increases throughout Region
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s May unemployment report showed that all but two counties in Northwest and North Central Indiana had increased unemployment.
Majority of wages in Indiana’s counties lag behind national average
Private employees in all but one Indiana county make less than the national average wage, according to a Purdue University analysis.
AmeriPlex companies on target to meet, exceed hiring goals
Quality Pasta Co. and Midwest Truck & Auto Parts are on target to meet hiring goals they set when locating at the AmeriPlex at the Crossroads in Merrillville.
Goodwill Industries of Michiana opens The Academy
Goodwill Industries of Michiana is celebrating the grand opening of The Academy at the Goodwill Bendix Campus on May 26.
The Skillman Corp. transitions to ESOP
Indianapolis-based Skillman Corp. transitions to Employee Stock Ownership Plan for its 100-plus workers.