/tags/employment Employment en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-12/demand-tech-jobs-grew-2024 There were 39,432 tech-related job openings last year, representing growth of 1.5% from 2023. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-12/demand-tech-jobs-grew-2024 Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-05-09/st-louis-tech-job-decline-puts-focus-on-startups To keep St. Louis’ existing tech talent, some regional leaders are pushing for more support for startups. But it’s not a quick or easy fix. Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-05-09/st-louis-tech-job-decline-puts-focus-on-startups Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-04-15/carpenters-union-says-some-employers-are-committing-millions-in-payroll-fraud A pair of studies found that tens of thousands of construction workers in Missouri and Kansas are incorrectly classified as independent contractors. That means employers are avoiding withholding income tax and paying into programs like Social Security, unemployment insurance and Medicare. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:45:30 GMT /economy-business/2024-04-15/carpenters-union-says-some-employers-are-committing-millions-in-payroll-fraud Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-11-27/madison-county-program-helps-high-school-students-with-disabilities-find-jobs Program organizers said it solves two problems — it gives students a chance to enter the workforce and provides employers the opportunity to find badly-needed help. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-27/madison-county-program-helps-high-school-students-with-disabilities-find-jobs Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-05-30/visas-increase-as-farmers-and-ranchers-look-to-hire-more-guest-agricultural-workers Last year, more than 378,000 workers were authorized for H-2A visas, or temporary agriculture positions, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Labor. Horseradish farmers in the Metro East are among those who say they’re now using the program. Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-05-30/visas-increase-as-farmers-and-ranchers-look-to-hire-more-guest-agricultural-workers Will Bauer /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-03/missouri-teachers-are-leaving-the-profession-at-an-alarming-rate-advocates-report Missouri pays its teachers some of the lowest salaries in the nation, and many educators are leaving the profession. Wed, 03 May 2023 22:31:08 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-03/missouri-teachers-are-leaving-the-profession-at-an-alarming-rate-advocates-report Emily Woodbury /government-politics-issues/2023-02-27/parson-signs-budget-bill-that-guarantees-8-7-raise-for-missouri-state-employees Parson said he hopes the significant pay increase will mean a lower turnover rate for state workers. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:15:30 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-27/parson-signs-budget-bill-that-guarantees-8-7-raise-for-missouri-state-employees Eric Schmid, Sarah Kellogg /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-20/recovery-friendly-workplaces-are-breaking-the-stigma-of-drug-rehabilitation Recovery from drug addiction is a process that touches every facet of life — including work. Advocates say recovery-friendly workplaces support both workers and employers. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:40:03 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-20/recovery-friendly-workplaces-are-breaking-the-stigma-of-drug-rehabilitation Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-14/missouri-truckers-find-themselves-in-the-drivers-seat-amid-national-shortage A national shortage of 80,000 truck drivers is spurring worry about the country's reliance on long-haul shipping. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:57:26 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-14/missouri-truckers-find-themselves-in-the-drivers-seat-amid-national-shortage Danny Wicentowski /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-08-24/want-a-vaccine-mandate-at-work-heres-what-to-consider Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration gave full approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. And while that doesn’t directly affect the legality of vaccine mandates in the workplace, it may make it easier for employers to institute one. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:16:31 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-08-24/want-a-vaccine-mandate-at-work-heres-what-to-consider Emily Woodbury