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Wichita State Business Research Center examines labor market trends

Wichita State Business Research Center examines labor market trends

Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research was recently asked (by Wallet Hub) about labor market issues and provided the following information on what staff are observing: Why do employers have difficulty filling positions? The three driving forces behind employers experiencing a shortage of qualified applicants are demographics, an overheated economy, and …

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Weekday Wrap: Oregon Still Feels Drought;  foreign markets within reach of state food and beverage manufacturers

Weekday Wrap: Oregon Still Feels Drought; foreign markets within reach of state food and beverage manufacturers

Precipitation lags in Oregon as drought persists Hot, dry weather persisted through mid-October, driving an early rainfall deficit across most of Oregon’s river basins, especially those in the central and southern parts of the state, where drought conditions are the worst. But climate experts say there’s still plenty of time to catch up and La …

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