Mid-Columbians in lower-paying jobs tend to earn less than their counterparts across Washington.That’s what a breakdown of figures show in a state Employment Security Department report on employment and wages released in September.The report’s statistics came from statewide surveys with a 66 percent return rate, said Asja Suljic, a Kennewick-based regional...
Experts say maintaining professional online presence is important for job seekersSeventy percent. That’s the percentage of employment recruiters using social media to screen candidates, according to a recent CareerBuilder study.The online employment company’s study surveyed 2,380 private sector hiring and human resource professionals selected from a variety of industries and...
New program receives financial support from OSPI, PNNLWashington State University Tri-Cities plans to develop a program to train teachers in computer science.The program received a $49,000 grant from the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and a matching contribution from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland. Jonah FirestoneCurrently,...
By Michelle DuplerPreliminary election results from the November general election could quash one group’s hopes to rewrite Washington law to join the ranks of right-to-work states.Right-to-work policies aim to prohibit the practice of requiring all employees in a union workplace to pay union dues, regardless of whether they want to...
By Michelle DuplerIt’s been legal to toke up in Washington for a couple of years now, but experts say it may not be the best idea when looking for a job.Employers can decline to hire people based on a pre-employment drug test — or fire them based on random drug screenings...
By Beau RuffMany business owners believe executive employment contracts are unnecessary. Or, that they might lose the ability to fire at-will. Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesPerhaps the employer believes having less specificity about the job, the employer maintains more flexibility and control.Business owners also can be put off by the amount...
SSC North America said plans for manufacturing plant ‘to ramp back up’ West Richland land intended for a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing center, showroom and museum for exotic supercars recently was sold for $1.15 million to a Tri-City home builder.Despite years of delays and the sale of the nearly five acres to...
Artfetti moves away from custom cakes to focus on petite sweetsThe demand for Artfetti’s delectable macarons has prompted the small Kennewick bakery to expand its offerings.“Some days we sell out by 4 p.m.,” said co-owner José Garcia, who opened Artfetti with his wife, Silvia, in June 2016.Not to be confused with...
Owner of The Educated Cigar & Wine can be found at festivals around regionLocal entrepreneur Rick Ornstein enjoys the simple things life has to offer, especially sitting down and puffing a premium cigar with friends.His enthusiasm for cigars, believed to date back to the ancient Mayans, is more than evident...
Visit Tri-Cities honored a community advocate and a Red Mountain business for their work to promote tourism around the region at its annual meeting and tourism showcase event on Nov. 13.Those receiving the recognition were:Tourism Champion of the Year: Dave Bryant was recognized as the 2017 Tourism Champion of the...
