Indiana’s unemployment rate holds steady
Although the overall unemployment rate remained static from February, nearly 10,000 more state residents were employed in March than in February.
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St. Vincent rethinks how to deliver care; struggling parent cuts costs
Jonathan Nalli has a message for his 16,000 employees at St. Vincent Health: Get ready for more transformation and disruption.
Analysts eagerly await news of wage growth to accompany strong hiring
Economists have forecast that employers added a solid 185,000 jobs in March and that the unemployment rate dipped from 4.1 percent to a fresh 17-year low of 4 percent. Was that enough to boost pay?
Indiana’s unemployment rate eases down to 3.2 percent
Private sector employment grew by 5,200 over the month and is up 28,200 over the past year, the state said.
Indy-area manufacturer of metal components buys similar firm in Floyds Knobs
With the addition of NetShape Technologies, Westfield’s Metal Powder Products has 1,200 employees in the U.S. and China and annual sales of $200 million.
UPDATE: DHL to lay off 511 employees at Greenfield warehouse as Walmart takes over
The retail giant confirmed to IBJ on Friday that it intends to rehire DHL workers, who also could have a chance to transfer to other DHL facilities.
Amid Atlanta expansion, Anthem won’t say if HQ is staying here
On Feb. 21, Anthem will break ground in Atlanta for a 21-story office tower called the Anthem Technology Center. When completed in two years, it will house about 3,000 Anthem workers.
Elanco uncertainty has Greenfield on edge
Since October, when Eli Lilly and Co. announced it was reviewing whether to sell or spin off Elanco, Greenfield city leaders have been wondering what the future holds for the city’s economy.
Jeffboat says 2nd round of layoffs to trim 226 workers
It’s the second round of layoffs announced at Jeffersonville-based Jeffboat in the past few months.
U.S. added 200K jobs in January as pay rose most in 8 years
The pay gains suggest that employers are increasingly competing for a limited pool of workers. Raises stemming from minimum wage increases in 18 states also likely boosted pay last month.
Castleton call center to close, eliminating 107 jobs
A client has decided to move its customer service operations in-house, according to the firm.
Indiana’s unemployment rate slips to 3.7 percent
The rate has crept up from 3 percent in June, when it narrowly missed a state-record low of 2.9 percent, last achieved in 2000.
Vehicle parts maker plans $7M tech center in Fishers
Thyssenkrupp Steering will create 64 new jobs and plans to move existing positions from its operations in Indianapolis to the new location at Exit Five Parkway.
Former Eleven Fifty Consulting employee files discrimination suit
Tech entrepreneur Scott Jones maintains the woman’s allegations that the consulting firm treated her unfairly and hoped to use her to perpetrate fraud are without merit.
Ambulance service to close doors in Indianapolis, eliminate 82 jobs
The layoffs are expected to take place Feb. 2, according to a notice filed with state workforce development officials.
Indy-based heating-and-cooling firm under new ownership
After 33 years, the maker of industrial heat-exchange equipment will fuse to a similar German manufacturer.
Carmel software firm in midst of expansion, 40 hires
Clinical Architecture is spending $4.2 million on its new headquarters space while seeking software developers, clinical experts, salespeople and product managers.
Indy-based consulting firm buys company in nation’s capital
The acquisition gives HighPoint Global about 350 employees and annual revenue of $140 million.
EDITORIAL: Firms must address abuse
It’s long past time that executives in every company across the country take the issue of sexual harassment seriously.
U.S. unemployment claims drop to 222,000, lowest in 44 years
The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since Richard Nixon was president.