Hiring Veterans is a Big Opportunity For Baking Industry
Military veterans possess skill sets that line up well with baking industry needs and have access to unique government benefits that can produce cost savings for employers. …
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NGA Calls for Government Action on Labor Shortage
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to advance policies that encourage unemployed Americans to seek work and provide resources to businesses in need of help. …
Professionalizing Migrant Workforce Good for All Involved in Fresh Produce Supply Chain
In April, CIERTO Co-Founder and CEO, Joe Martinez, was himself recruited to participate in a panel on fair recruitment in Agriculture. The panel took place at the 2021 Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment (GFFR). …
Chicken Prices Rise as Poultry Plants Struggle to Find Workers
Chicken producers are crimped by a labor shortage, and inflation is making its way through the entire bird. Fast-casual chain Wingstop saw bone-in wing prices rise 25.8% in its first quarter, which was considerably lower than the market-rate increase of 50%. …
RISE to the Challenge Roadmap Promotes Decent Work for All Seafood Workers
FishWise, a non-profit sustainable seafood consultancy, released an enhanced Roadmap for Improving Seafood Ethics (RISE) today, an exciting stride toward socially responsible seafood. …