“There are so many women in such dire financial straits that, despite the long hours and poor pay, they are willing to take those jobs anyway,” said one recruitment professional.
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Sean Combs hits out at GM, says Black community should “weaponize” its dollars
“If the Black community represents 15 percent of your revenue, Black-owned media should receive at least 15 percent of the advertising spend,” Combs wrote in an open letter.
Since Covid began, 1 in 6 young adults in Latin America lost work
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, one in every six people aged 18 to 29 has left work since the pandemic began, a report said.
Early vote counts show Amazon warehouse workers not likely to unionize in Alabama
The likely turndown of a union is a win for the country’s second-largest employer.
Nike and MSCHF reach settlement in 'Satan Shoes' trademark lawsuit
MSCHF agreed to a voluntary recall of the shoes, as well as its previously released Jesus Shoes, to end the lawsuit.
Saks Fifth Avenue says it will stop selling fur by 2023
Saks plans to close all of its own fur salons by the end of fiscal year 2021.
Florida sues federal government to allow cruises to sail
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines last week for companies on how to respond in the event of COVID-19 cases but has so far not lifted its no-sail order.
Laid off by the pandemic, some workers find robots took their job
After social distancing measures forced layoffs in labor-intensive factories, manufacturers turned to automation, despite the high cost. Now, they aren’t going back.
Rolls-Royce has best quarter in 116 years, as the wealthy snap up $400,000 luxury cars
Demand is especially strong for the Cullinan, which typically sells for over $400,000 with options and customizations.
GM cutting production for several weeks at some North American plants due to chip shortage
The automaker expects the problem will reduce its operating profit by as much as $2 billion this year.