Midwest Tops in Job Growth, Help Wanted in Manufacturing, and CA Disconnects

If you’re in the Midwest, job prospects have ticked up slightly – the first increase in 2024 – and every region has seen growth in all but one industry, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. Gene Marks also highlights a study on manufacturing that points to a massive gap in the next decade of qualified and trained workers, especially regarding digital skills. He stresses that businesses can get potential tax credits and funding for training to help. And all eyes are on California to see how a proposed bill to allow some employees to disconnect from work during off hours proceeds. Listen to the podcast.

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