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Vialto Partners Statement on the UK Government’s Minimum Income Requirements for Overseas Families

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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The minimum income requirement is already controversial and reports suggest that the new threshold will exclude 70% of the public from sponsoring a loved one.

Key Points: 
  • The minimum income requirement is already controversial and reports suggest that the new threshold will exclude 70% of the public from sponsoring a loved one.
  • In addition, long and drawn-out legal challenges seem inevitable, which could further add to the uncertainty that families face.
  • ‘The minimum income requirement already forces families to live apart for extended periods and, in some cases, permanently.
  • We do not believe that the Home Office would deliberately separate families already living in the UK, but we know that many families are worried.

New Report Finds High Poverty, Inequity for San Diegans

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report commissioned by San Diego Foundation and developed in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center found that one in 10 San Diegans live in poverty, including 86,000 children, due to a lack of self-sufficient wages and the high cost of housing, utilities, transportation and food in the region.

Key Points: 
  • "San Diego is a beautiful, diverse region, but not all residents experience the same quality of life, and the sobering data revealed in our report confirms that," said Mark Stuart, President and CEO of San Diego Foundation.
  • "This report helps us better understand the needs of San Diegans to attract more resources for just, equitable and resilient communities."
  • The San Diego Foundation Economic Equity Report analyzed data from national and regional sources to zero in on the region's greatest disparities.
  • In the report, researchers reviewed economic need in San Diego County, and focused on areas of inequality.

Wolverine and the Ram Truck Brand Celebrate Labor Day and Support SkillsUSA

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
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LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To celebrate the skilled trades this Labor Day, Wolverine and Ram Trucks have collaborated on the new "Wolverine x Ram" line of work boots, built in the U.S.A. and inspired by the iconic details of Ram Trucks.

Key Points: 
  • LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To celebrate the skilled trades this Labor Day, Wolverine and Ram Trucks have collaborated on the new "Wolverine x Ram" line of work boots, built in the U.S.A. and inspired by the iconic details of Ram Trucks.
  • To support the next generation of skilled workers, Wolverine and Ram are donating $10 to SkillsUSA for every pre-order for the new line.
  • Wolverine and Ram Trucks are new official partners to SkillsUSA and, in addition to this campaign, they pledge to support SkillsUSA year-round and grow their partnerships.
  • In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles.

Workrise raises $300 million in Series E Funding led by Baillie Gifford

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Employment classifications, Baillie Gifford, Skilled worker

"Our platform makes it easier for skilled workers to find work and for companies to hire in-demand workers.

Key Points: 
  • "Our platform makes it easier for skilled workers to find work and for companies to hire in-demand workers.
  • We are grateful to everyone who has backed our vision for bringing infrastructure and energy staffing into the future.
  • "\n"Workrise\'s online management platform is disrupting a sector that\'s so far been slow to adopt new technologies," says Dave Bujnowski, investment manager at Baillie Gifford.
  • We make it easier for skilled laborers to find work and for companies to find in-demand, trained workers.

Labour-Hire Companies Provide Safety Net for Businesses in Post-Covid Era

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Employment classifications, Labor, Australian labour law, Labour hire, Recruitment, Äio, Skilled worker, Economy, Human activities

Potential future lockdowns remain a concern for many businesses, which creates the need for a contingency plan to ensure their survival.

Key Points: 
  • Potential future lockdowns remain a concern for many businesses, which creates the need for a contingency plan to ensure their survival.
  • Labour hire agency in Melbourne , AIO Contracting, says many businesses are figuring out how they can remain viable on the other side of JobKeeper and suggests labour hire will provide a safety net.\nHiring skilled professionals through a labour hire company means businesses don't have to make long-term commitments in the same way they would with full-time employees.
  • AIO points out that this essentially allows businesses to build their team in the post JobKeeper era and take advantage of the current economic momentum, while exercising caution in the event of another lockdown.
  • With some businesses unable to stay afloat without the support, there will be additional skilled workers looking for employment.

Aerospace workers call for industry-wide COVID-19 recovery plan

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Monday, January 25, 2021
Trade unions, International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Unifor, Aerospace, Skilled worker

We need policies implemented now to ensure the fastest possible recovery so this industry survives and its highly-skilled workers have a secure future."

Key Points: 
  • We need policies implemented now to ensure the fastest possible recovery so this industry survives and its highly-skilled workers have a secure future."
  • More importantly, they know exactly what the industry needs to weather the pandemic's worst effects," said Alexandre Lamarre, Unifor Aerospace Industry Council President.
  • Unifor represents more than 11,000 aerospace workers across Canada performing highly specialized jobs in diverse workplaces and sub-industries including commercial, military and space exploration.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Emsi releases fifth annual Talent Attraction Scorecard

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Of large counties in the top 10, Fulton County (Atlanta, GA) is the biggest riser since the Scorecard began in 2016, climbing from No.

Key Points: 
  • Of large counties in the top 10, Fulton County (Atlanta, GA) is the biggest riser since the Scorecard began in 2016, climbing from No.
  • Counties are ranked using Emsi's Talent Attraction Index based on six, equally weighted metrics: job growth, skilled job growth, net migration, annual openings for skilled workers per capita, educational attainment growth (associate degree and above), and regional competitiveness.
  • Emsi, an affiliate of Strada Education Network, provides high-quality labor market data and expert analysis to professionals in economic development, workforce development, commercial real estate, higher education, and talent acquisition.
  • Emsi data is compiled from a wide variety of government sources, job postings, and online profiles and rsums.

IEEE-USA Welcomes New Rules for H-1B Visas; Further Changes Still Needed

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Human migration, Immigration to the United States, Nationality, H-1B visa, Employment classifications, Labor, Green card, Prevailing wage, Skilled worker, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

But while applauding these changes, IEEE-USA remains opposed to restrictions on green cards, which will reduce the number of high-skill immigrants admitted to the United States.

Key Points: 
  • But while applauding these changes, IEEE-USA remains opposed to restrictions on green cards, which will reduce the number of high-skill immigrants admitted to the United States.
  • The rule will also change how "prevailing wage" is calculated to better ensure that H-1B workers are paid the appropriate typical American salary for their work.
  • IEEE-USA has long believed that adding skilled workers as American citizens to our economy is good for both companies and American engineers.
  • The changes announced this week by DHS and DOL are welcome and necessary, but only address half of the visa system.

Hands-On Technical Training for Skilled Workers Explored On "In Depth" With Laurence Fishburne

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Saturday, May 16, 2020
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MIAMI, May 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Well-known Emmy and Tony award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne is lending his skills as host to the informative TV show "In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, May 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Well-known Emmy and Tony award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne is lending his skills as host to the informative TV show "In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne.
  • Coming to the show is an episode spotlighting industry professionals discussing the importance of hands-on technical training for skilled workers.
  • Offering technical training can make it less challenging to find high-quality employees and retain skilled workers who wish to continue to evolve their skills.
  • "In Depth" will cover more detail about hands-on technical training for skilled workers in the new episode.

Half of Gig Workers Plan to Take on More Gigs in 2020, According to a New Study by PeopleReady

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Earning more income, networking, and skill building are on this years To Do list for many U.S. gig workers, according to new research from industrial staffing giant PeopleReady.

Key Points: 
  • Earning more income, networking, and skill building are on this years To Do list for many U.S. gig workers, according to new research from industrial staffing giant PeopleReady.
  • Gigs can be an effective bridge to permanent placement within companies, but any indication of an indifferent attitude or unsuitable behavior can immediately take workers out of the running.
  • PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE:TBI), specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor, as well as highly-skilled workers.
  • PeopleReady supports a wide range of blue-collar industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, waste and recycling, and hospitality.