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Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits as labor market remains strong
Fewer Americans filed unemployment claims last week after a previous spike that some took as a sign that higher interest rates were finally cooling the labor market.
CSRS’ Tim Barfield to business leaders: Keep learning and improving
So says Tim Barfield, president and principal at CSRS, who sat down with Business Report’s JR Ball for an episode of the Strictly Business webcast to share what he’s learned about management and leadership over the years.
LNG lobbyists ghost wrote Louisiana officials’ letters supporting gas storage project
In an effort to gain federal approval for a natural gas storage project in south Louisiana, Sempra LNG lobbyists crafted letters for Louisiana elected officials to send to federal regulators in support of the project.
Air Products’ carbon capture PR blitz extends to Baton Rouge Rotary
Wells used to capture and store carbon produced in industrial processes don’t threaten freshwater aquifers and would be closely monitored for decades past their active use.
Young workers want their employers to show more concern for the environment
Gen-Z and millennials are closely following the progress made on workplace issues, but they want more—specifically when it comes to climate action, Inc. reports.
Austin company brings group ride sharing option to Baton Rouge
A new ride sharing company for larger groups of people quietly rolled into Baton Rouge earlier this year, with 15-passenger vans that riders can book in advance or on-demand via an app.
Keystone Engineering opening a second office in Baton Rouge
Keystone Engineering Inc. is opening a second location in the Capital City, says David Faucheaux, Baton Rouge general manager.
Jon Gordon: Thoughts on building a great company culture
Leadership expert and author Jon Gordon shared some of his thoughts on building company culture in the latest edition of Business Report.
Senate passes tax package repealing corporate franchise tax
The state Senate passed a package of legislation Tuesday that would repeal Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax and offset lost tax revenue by slashing the Quality Jobs Program.
WIB honorees: Compassion, communication and humble confidence make a good leader
Showing compassion, communicating with staff and being able to connect with clients are some of the leadership qualities especially coveted by this year's Influential Women in Business honorees.
Sevetri Wilson: ‘Be authentic to yourself’
When trying to identify your brand, you should pick three adjectives that you want people to perceive you as and then work to meet those descriptions.
Leadership Symposium: Women looking for companies that prioritize flexibility
Is this job the right job for me? Is this the right company? Right city? Right season of life?
With Dead Poet nightclub set to close, see what’s next for proprietor
Dead Poet, a luxury nightclub and event venue near LSU, will close with a final event on July 4, proprietor David Facey says.
NFIB joins in calling on Legislature to pass a budget with ‘meaningful tax relief’
The NFIB’s state chapter has joined several other organizations in calling on the Louisiana Legislature to use the state’s budget surplus to “pass a responsible budget and provide meaningful tax relief to create more economic opportunity for Louisianians,”
Magnolia Law is moving to a new location in south Baton Rouge
Magnolia Law attorney and founder Deanna Johnson says the practice will move to a new location on Bluebonnet Boulevard after securing a larger space to accommodate the firm’s growth.
Louisiana’s natural gas and oil resources valued at more $54B
The oil and natural gas industry in Louisiana supported more than 346,000 jobs in multiple sectors and contributed more than $54 billion to the state’s economy in 2021.
Addressing the nursing shortage
The pandemic forced hospitals to embrace new solutions to a long-standing nursing shortage.
Putting off a hard workplace conversation won’t make it easier, but these tips might
A recent survey indicates more than 80% of employees are putting off having a difficult but important conversation.
Small businesses pulling back on hiring
A growing number of small businesses are slowing down hiring, according to a recent survey conducted for The Wall Street Journal.
The portion of small...
PSC Group acquires Steel Line Rail Services
PSC Group announced this morning that it has acquired Steel Line Rail Services LLC.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition expands on...
