Rural departments have long relied on cheap software solutions to keep their operations running. But fire chiefs report sharp price increases as investors have entered the market. By Mike Baker The ...

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - U.S. labor costs increased slightly less than expected in the third quarter as a softening labor market curbed wage growth, which bodes well for the inflation outlook.

As home prices climb and inventory thins, a major culprit is hiding in plain sight: the U.S. simply doesn’t have enough skilled labor force to build the homes buyers want and need. Experts say this ...

A 2025 benchmark report from J. J. Keller and ASSP highlights pressing issues like inconsistent PPE use, inadequate training and limited mental health support affecting job-site performance nationwide ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday ...

At Total Tech Summit 2025, three industry veterans gathered to discuss one of the most critical topics facing AV integrators today: labor. From calculating the true cost of a technician to crafting ...

Hospital labor costs held steady in August, signaling potential stabilization after several years of volatility. Yet new Kaufman Hall data shows that annual growth remains firmly in place, ...

SNAP benefits at risk due to the government shutdown, the AG putting Big Tech on trial, and more Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Jacob McDonald knows he’s lucky to have a good health insurance plan through ...

Discover how healthcare CFOs can control labor-related costs through smarter workforce investment, technology and vendor optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration, without shrinking their ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Getting something installed or repaired can be pricey, but a newly-filed Tennessee bill could make that cost a little cheaper if lawmakers determine the state can afford the ...

This article by Greg Bruno was originally published in Rutgers Today. Denied insurance claims are among the biggest challenges facing the U.S. health care system – driving up costs and leaving ...

The U.S. Department of Labor will cut minimum wages for foreign seasonal farmworkers, arguing farmers can no longer bear escalating labor costs. A rule set to take effect immediately will count ...