DeLon Thornton

1 month ago | cnbc.com | DeLon Thornton

The United States is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers, particularly in STEM fields. The country is expected to need around 1 million additional STEM professionals between 2023 and 2033, with tech job growth outpacing the overall workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To fill this gap, the H-1B visa program, established in 1990, has been pivotal, allowing U.S. businesses to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields.

1 month ago | cnbc.com | DeLon Thornton

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailWhy Amazon, Meta and Google are hiring foreign-born tech workersThe U.S. faces a growing demand for skilled workers, particularly in STEM fields with a need for 1 million more STEM workers by 2033. The H-1B visa program, created in 1990, helps fill this gap by allowing businesses to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields, with 85,000 visas available annually.

Dec 24, 2024 | nbclosangeles.com | DeLon Thornton

The holiday buying season is here, but the familiar rush of shopping and seasonal jobs is taking on a new shape as online shopping continues to shift the work landscape. This year, retailers are expected to add 520,000 seasonal jobs, a drop from last year's 564,000, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The decline signals a larger trend: the growing dominance of e-commerce.

Dec 23, 2024 | nbcnewyork.com | DeLon Thornton

The holiday buying season is here, but the familiar rush of shopping and seasonal jobs is taking on a new shape as online shopping continues to shift the work landscape. This year, retailers are expected to add 520,000 seasonal jobs, a drop from last year's 564,000, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The decline signals a larger trend: the growing dominance of e-commerce.

Dec 4, 2024 | cnbc.com | DeLon Thornton

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailHow developers are converting shopping malls into apartmentsWhile many U.S. malls face anchor store closures and empty parking lots, some are finding new life by becoming housing. At least 192 U.S. malls planned to add housing to their footprint as of January 2022. Dozens of apartment projects at malls are underway in California, Colorado, Florida, Arizona and Texas.