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To reduce turnover, worker shortages, manage your talent like a supply chain

In supply-chain management, you get what you plan for. Companies understand that principle when...

US to release 50 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve to ease energy costs

President Joe Biden this morning ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs, in coordination with other major energy consuming nations, including China, India and the U.K.

Louisiana projected to reach new highs in refining, chemical employment

The LSU Center for Energy Studies unveiled the 2022 edition of its Gulf Coast...

Alford: Storm-related housing issues deserve Capitol spotlight

Across south Louisiana, families and businesses are struggling to rebuild homes and storefronts following two years of hurricanes. At the same time, a public discussion over insurance practices is intensifying, setting the Capitol’s stage for an important discussion about housing-related issues.

’Revenge shopping’ may offset some supply chain woes for retailers

Ongoing supply chain issues may disrupt retailers’ holiday sales plans, LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says. For many businesses, a successful Christmas shopping season is the difference between turning a profit or not for the year.

Managers navigate workplace tension as vaccine mandate looms

Business owners are facing challenges preparing for President Biden’s vaccine mandate, with some saying...

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Analysis: Defeat won’t end state sales tax collection debate

Louisiana voters may have rejected a constitutional amendment to start the centralization of the state’s sales tax collections, but that doesn’t mean lawmakers and outside groups are giving up on trying to make the change.

Another flood zone development gains approval from Planning Commission

Silverside Cove, a proposed subdivision development near the intersection of Staring Lane and King’s Hill Avenue and located entirely in the floodplain, was approved by the Planning Commission last Monday in a 6-0 vote.

The side hustle: Baton Rouge has its own brand of holiday fare

A common admission around the Thanksgiving table is that it’s the side dishes—not the turkey—that bait our taste buds with anticipation.

State fire marshal employee misused more than $800,000, audit finds

The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal allegedly misused more than $800,000 between August 2020 and April 29, 2021, according to a report from the Louisiana legislative auditor.