Education & Workforce

Schools that participate in one of two state retirement systems spent $852.8 million in fiscal year 2020 to pay down retirement debt, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reports.

When Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana in early fall, hundreds of thousands were left...

It’s taking longer to get drive-thru orders this year, as restaurants deal with labor...

Icebreaker games and team building activities can often feel cheesy or a waste of...

A shortage of workers is becoming a fixture of the U.S. economy, changing what the workforce looks like and forcing businesses to raise wages, invest in automation and reinvent their services, The Wall Street Journal reports.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released a “report card” today on an effort to connect LSU and Southern University students with local job opportunities and internships through the Handshake online platform. 

Essentially nothing has changed about LSU’s plans to expand its online offerings following the departure of the official who led those efforts since 2018, the university’s top academic affairs officer says. 

After nearly two years of pandemic mayhem, employees across the country are really burnt out. 

Hurricane Ida recovery is exacerbating construction challenges for residential builders but creating opportunities for the commercial market.

It’s proving tough to set boundaries and get away from the job when working from home.