workforce
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PublishedJuly 7, 2021
Iceland tested a 4-day workweek. Employees were productive – and happier, researchers say
Some of the trials' key findings showed that a shorter week translated into increased well-being of employees among a range of indicators, from stress and burnout to health and work-life balance.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2021
Maine extends $1,500 hiring bonus through July
The incentive to hire unemployed Mainers has been requested for about 300 workers so far since it started last month.
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PublishedJune 26, 2021
Commentary: Maine Sens. Collins and King need to step up on immigration bills
Passing the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act will strengthen our state’s families and economy.
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PublishedJune 20, 2021
System failure: Inside Maine’s $35 million human resources software meltdown
State officials have blamed a private company for the problems plaguing Maine's expensive project to upgrade its HR software. But a Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that the state is largely at fault.
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PublishedJune 18, 2021
Commentary: ABC exemptions help workers, protect small businesses
If Congress passes a proposal to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, Maine’s delegation should make sure it includes plenty of waivers.
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PublishedJune 17, 2021
Labor-starved Portland restaurants commit to higher wages, better conditions
In a tight labor market, six Portland-area restaurants join a national movement to improve food service jobs and get rid of subminimum wages some workers are paid.
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PublishedJune 16, 2021
Our View: Maine’s job bonus offers a needed nudge to workers
The program announced this week is an unprecedented step for unprecedented economic times.
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PublishedJune 14, 2021
Gov. Mills offers $1,500 bonus to jobless Mainers who get hired
The state will pay unemployed workers as much as $1,500 each if they take jobs in June or July, as recovering businesses struggle to hire enough help.
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PublishedJune 14, 2021
Press Herald to host job fair Thursday in South Portland
The newspaper is seeking candidates for a variety of positions in production and circulation.
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PublishedJune 13, 2021
Maine summer tourism relies on foreign student labor. But not this year.
Closed embassies, international travel restrictions and a backlogged visa process mean only a fraction of the usual number of students will make it to the U.S., leaving seasonal employers scrambling.
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