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The Great Resignation is over; job quitting returns to pre-pandemic levelĀ 

The Great Resignation—the phenomenon that defined the pandemic-era labor market—is a thing of the past, Axios reports.Ā 

Hurricane season begins today, is your company prepared?Ā 

With today marking the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber has released its annual recommendations and checklists to help businesses prepare for weather emergencies.Ā 

BCBS of Louisiana will pay yet-to-be-determined rebates to policyholders

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is expected to pay federally mandated rebates to some groups and individuals this year.

Vivid Ink adding space at headquarters to expand corporate apparel production

Vivid Ink Graphics is constructing a 5,300-square-foot building at its headquarters on Airline Highway.

Chip Kline resigning from role as CPRA chairĀ 

Chip Kline, state director of coastal activities and chair of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, is resigning from his position, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today.Ā 

Saying the state is overrun with alligators, Louisiana lawmaker calls for action

A Louisiana lawmaker wants to explore expanding the hunting limits and season for alligators, which have exploded in population over the past 50 years.
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Local roofing company caught up in name confusionĀ 

An unfortunate mix-up is costing a local roofing company a lot of business, WBRZ-TV reports.

Jump in US job openings surprises economistsĀ 

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, illustrating the resilience of the American labor...

More EBR middle- to upper-income families choosing public schools

Middle- to upper-income student enrollment in public schools across East Baton Rouge Parish hit a 10-year high in 2022, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.Ā 

Why workers still won’t come back to the office

At a time when restaurants, planes and concert arenas are packed to the rafters, office buildings remain half full.Ā