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Public contractor ban removed, ‘good faith’ protections added to immigrant work eligibility bill

January 15, 2026
Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Contractors would be prohibited from employing people that don’t pass E-Verify muster, although workers would be able to join the project later if they get a valid number.

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New diploma proposal sparks excitement for some business leaders, questions for others

August 16, 2024
Cate Charron

The Indiana Department of Education unveiled its revamped proposal Wednesday morning, simplifying the options and addressing the concerns of skeptical Hoosier university leaders who said an earlier iteration wouldn’t allow Indiana high school grads to meet college admission requirements.

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T-Mobile to lay off 5,000 employees, or about 7% of its workforce

August 24, 2023 | Associated Press

CEO Michael Sievert said the layoffs would come over the next five weeks and affect T-Mobile workers across the country.

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Almost half of Americans see automation replacing their jobs

August 17, 2023 | Bloomberg News

Younger workers and Blacks and Hispanics consider themselves most exposed, while baby boomers and white Americans are less concerned, based on the survey.

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Wave of retirements leaving some U.S. industries desperate to hire

June 1, 2023 | Associated Press

Since 2019, the proportion of retirees in the U.S. population has risen from 18% to nearly 20%—equivalent to about 3.5 million fewer workers. And the trend seems sure to accelerate.

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Americans are working less than before the pandemic

April 5, 2023 | Bloomberg News

The average U.S. workweek has dropped, according to new research. That’s enabled some Americans to emulate their European counterparts and spend more time on leisure and other activities.

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Vet industry challenged by employee shortage, stressful conditions

November 25, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

Shorthanded veterinary clinics are being slammed by the high number of pets acquired during the pandemic and a worsening shortage of workers, from support staff to veterinarians themselves.

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Boone County looks to add housing to match rapid growth

November 25, 2022 | Daniel Bradley

With the county experiencing the second-highest growth rate in Indiana, builders and apartment developers have not been able to meet the increasing demand for affordable and workforce housing.

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Governor’s panel pushes strategic, practical workforce changes to prep state for job growth

November 18, 2022 | Peter Blanchard

On the group’s list of recommendations are creating an Indiana Talent Agency, more flexibility in high school diplomas, removal of barriers for child care workers, and incentives for colleges to funnel students into STEM fields.

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Pandemic brings yearning for immersive internships

July 29, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

Two years after COVID-19 shutdowns, companies, students and professionals are still deciphering how to move forward with workplace changes, including the internship experience.

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Hybrid work reduced employee attrition rate by 35%, study shows

July 25, 2022 | Bloomberg News

With the unemployment rate near its lowest level in five decades, even some of the staunchest critics of work-from-home have changed their tune to attract and retain employees.

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Use of on-demand execs becomes a growing trend

February 4, 2022 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Rather than hiring full-time executives, companies are increasingly likely to turn to a fractional executive—someone who serves part time, typically on contract rather than as an employee.

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Lawmakers consider offering remote workers $15K to move here

January 28, 2022 | Emily KettererEmily Ketterer

One piece of an extensive piece of legislation to restructure the incentive toolkit of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. would create a statewide remote-worker grant program.

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Accountant shortage puts crunch on hiring

October 22, 2021 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Fewer students have been entering the accounting profession, and a salary gap between accounting and other financial professions means those accounting students might be lured to a different field.

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Key departures likely mean new strategy for Strada Education Network

April 16, 2021 | Greg Andrews

The two highest-paid executives departed the powerful education not-for-profit in recent months, an indication the Indianapolis-based organization is rethinking aspects of its strategy.

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IBJ Podcast: We’re burning out on remote work and video calls. Here’s how to get focused.

August 17, 2020 | IBJ Staff

As some workforces face at least several more months of working from home, burnout threatens to become a dire business problem. But is this as good as it’s going to get? And what can we do to improve Zoom calls?

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The root of Indiana’s myriad problems

November 22, 2010

Longtime economist Morton Marcus says the objective truth is that Indiana is in decline. He also insists the solution is a change in the culture, not just job creation.

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Filling Fong’s outsized shoes at Butler

November 8, 2010

University trustees will ask the next president to continue building on The Butler Way.

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A private operator for Indy-Marion County library?

September 29, 2010

A company that’s taking over library systems draws fire from patrons and employees, but claims to cut costs.

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Mayors: Time to kick the unemployed in the keister

September 24, 2010

Marion's Wayne Seybold and Greenfield's Brad DeReamer say too many people would rather collect unemployment than look for work.

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Where are all the salespeople?

September 22, 2010

Sales, for decades one of the fastest-growing job categories, is now losing positions.

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Tip-offs for when CEOs lie

August 31, 2010

A new study offers insights into when CEOs are fibbing. But those who benefit most from the revelations might be their handlers.

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