workforce – Page 19 – The Portland Press Herald

Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants

by Glenn Jordan April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Working at home effectively takes more than just a laptop

by Arthur Fink Special to the Press Herald March 18, 2020March 17, 2020

Employees practicing ‘social distancing’ – and their managers – face new issues of accessibility, staff cohesion, child care, information flow and accountability.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Maine jobless rate was barely above 3% in January

by Staff Report March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

January gains of about 400 jobs were attributed to hiring at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Business, Local & State, News

New workforce director starts at HospitalityMaine

by Peter McGuire February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

Gwen Perry will lead the trade group’s effort to grow Maine’s restaurant and hotel labor force.

Business, Business Breakfast

Forum: Communication key to avoiding multi-generation conflicts at work

by Staff Report February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Being clear about expectations at the time of hire, and allowing no signs of disrespect (cue the eye rolls) in the workplace, will go a long way in avoiding multi-generational clashes.