By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday began layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company. Josh D’Amaro, who in February succeeded Bob Iger as chief executive, announced broader layoffs following a move in January…
By PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring marked a turnaround from…
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell last month to 6.9 million and hiring was weak, more signs of sluggishness in the American labor market. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that job vacancies slid from 7.2 million in January. The…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is hosting a hiring event this weekend. The event will take place at the Harrison County Center…
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish. The 6.95 million job postings in January were up from 6.55 million…
By LISA LEFF Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s customer base. About 1,000 employees are expected to receive layoff notices next week, and…
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. jobs openings were essentially unchanged million last month amid economic uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade policies and an impending government shutdown. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that job openings blipped up to…
By MATT OTT WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Buc-ee’s is looking to fill over 200 positions at its new location in Harrison County, ahead of its grand opening. To find the right…
Trisha Morrison, SMPDD Assistant Division Director for Workforce and Sherri Smith with MGCCC joined WXXV in studio to talk about the Coastal Job Fair coming up 9 am…
By Rob Wile The U.S. added 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than economists expected, but the unemployment rate inched down to 4% from 4.1%, beating forecasts. Forecasters surveyed by Dow Jones had anticipated 169,000 payroll gains in January, after a surprisingly large 256,000…
Jane King has the jobs currently most in demand according to LinkedIn, the low down on the new McDonald's value Menu, New Years Resolutions, Jimmy Carter's remembrance ceremonies and more…
By MATT OTT Updated 8:12 AM CDT, September 5, 2024 The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level in two months last week, signaling that layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling.…
Job seekers filed through the Biloxi Civic Center all day for the WXXV Job Fair. We here at WXXV partnered with more than 20 companies to help…
The Pass Christian Fire Department is hiring! The department is hiring full-time firefighters. Candidates seeking employment must be 18-years-old or older, have a valid drivers license, a high school diploma/ GED, or equivalent, be a registered voter, and can pass…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said he intentionally avoided hot-button issues and political conflict in his State of the State speech Monday, instead calling for legislators to support economic development by funding roads,…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 5:12 PM CST, January 25, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers met in special session Thursday and quickly approved job training money and other state incentives to support a plan by Amazon Web Services to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021. But demand for workers remains strong by historical standards despite higher interest rates. Wednesday’s report from the Labor…
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a solid 236,000 jobs in March, suggesting that the economy remains on solid footing despite the nine interest rate hikes the Federal Reserve has imposed over the past year in its drive to tame…
Due to the nationwide nursing shortage, Armed Forces Retirement Home hosted a nursing open house. The retirement home is looking to fill many full time and intermittent positions,…
The Golden Nugget in Biloxi is looking for people to join its staff and is holding a job fair this weekend. The hiring fair takes place Saturday, January 21st from…
If you’re looking to start a new career, the U.S. Postal Service is hiring. The service has openings for delivery and retail positions in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, and Saucier. The…
Keesler Air Force Base will host a job fair next Monday to give those in the community a chance to switch careers or find a new career.…