Education & Workforce

These jobs are the most exposed to AI capabilities 

Accountants are among the group whose jobs are the most exposed to the capabilities...

Partnerships like LSU has with Caesars barred under new rules from gaming industry 

The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sportsbooks from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering.

Southern University launching an esports and law certification

Southern University is launching an esports and law certification through its law center. 

Louisiana in a position to cash in on top-dollar energy investments, experts say

While there is some uncertainty with current economic conditions, experts say Louisiana is still well-positioned to take advantage of top-dollar investment opportunities as the energy industry continues to transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables. 

TAF doled out nearly $41M to boost LSU sports in 2021

The Tiger Athletic Foundation made distributions to or on behalf of the university totaling almost $40.9 million in 2021 according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office. 

The work-from-home era is quickly coming to an end 

Just three years after COVID-19 sent millions of workers home from their offices to...
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Baton Rouge lost 1,500 jobs in February

Baton Rouge lost 1,500 jobs from January to February, according to the latest numbers...

BRAC to companies: Consider hiring high school students as interns

The best way to ensure they have a reliable workforce for years to come is to provide opportunities to today’s teenagers through part-time jobs and internships, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber says. 

Salary range, political concerns delay search for new EBR library director

The search for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system’s next leader is on pause, which the assistant director attributes to an uncompetitive salary structure and political controversy. 

In a slowing economy, companies beginning to see remote work as a liability 

Companies trying to run leaner and more efficiently are deploying familiar strategies from past downturns, and some are now taking new aim at their employees’ work-from-home arrangements, The Wall Street Journal reports.