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fromFortune
6 days ago

'It's like when you see the tsunami coming in': Agricultural economists are sounding the alarm about produce prices doubling

Instead, Robertson said, voters are distracted by the political noise of President Donald Trump's policies, while the real drivers of grocery sticker shock- labor shortages, and tariffs-continue to tighten their grip. Deportations have thinned fields and stripped farms of undocumented workers who "overwhelmingly" make up the agricultural workforce. At the same time, new tariffs on staples like tomatoes, coffee, and orange juice are pushing up costs on imports, leaving few affordable alternatives.
Agriculture
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Labor Shortage and What to Do About It

A significant U.S. labor shortage is imminent as retiring Baby Boomers and slower labor-force growth will shift hiring power to employees and reduce available workers.
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fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 weeks ago

Hiding in Plain Sight: Hospitality's Talent Pipeline - Food & Beverage Magazine

Hospitality faces severe labor shortages and high turnover; investing in internal talent development and career pathways can improve retention and meet worker expectations.
Women
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Looming retirements and the skills shortage | Computer Weekly

The global shortage of field technicians and engineers will peak as Baby Boomers retire, potentially losing 40% of the workforce.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Russia's population crisis is so dire, it's staring down a labor shortage of 11 million people by 2030, a minister told Putin

Russia could face a labor shortage of nearly 11 million by 2030 due to retiring workers and low birth rates.
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Skills crisis threatens 1.5 million homes target as construction sector struggles to recruit

The UK faces a critical skills shortage affecting its goal to construct 1.5 million homes by 2029.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

CA mass deportations could have $275 billion economic impact, new report shows

Mass deportations in California could lead to significant economic impacts, including workforce shortages in crucial industries like agriculture and construction.
NYC real estate
fromstateline.org
3 months ago

The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown

New apartment construction reached historic levels in 2024, but challenges like tariffs and immigration issues may hinder future growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Greece's booming tourism sector in race to find workers as summer season looms

Greece faces a major workforce shortage in the tourism sector, with 80,000 vacancies ahead of a record tourist season.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Can the Housing Market Withstand a Shrinking Workforce? The Role of Hispanic Labor Under Pressure

Hispanic workers are vital to the U.S. construction industry, making up over a third of the workforce.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Gen Z is interested in blue-collar work-but not necessarily manufacturing

Gen Z is increasingly opting for trade jobs over four-year degrees due to high education costs and job security.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Exclusive: Cosmic Robotics' robots could speed up solar panel deployments | TechCrunch

The U.S. solar industry faces a labor shortage while Cosmic Robotics develops robots to aid in solar panel installation.
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