Jack Kelly

2 months ago | civicmedia.us | Bennet Goldstein |Jack Kelly |Hallie Claflin |Angela Lang

Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast. But the CEO of Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch wasn’t sure how the family egg producer (one of the largest in the U.S., in business for over three generations) was going to get through it, financially or emotionally. One staffer broke down in Herbruck’s office in tears. “The mental toll on our team of dealing with that many dead chickens is just, I mean, you can’t imagine it,” Herbruck said. “I didn’t sleep.

Jan 9, 2025 | wecruitr.io | Christine Moukazis |Jack Kelly

The global job market is poised for a significant transformation by 2030, with numerous jobs facing disruption, according to the latest Future of Jobs Report by the World Economic Forum. This reshaping of the global employment landscape will see the creation of 170 million new roles and the subsequent displacement of 92 million existing positions—resulting in a net gain of 78 million jobs worldwide.

Jan 8, 2025 | wecruitr.io | Christine Moukazis |Jack Kelly

Major companies within the United States are increasingly scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, with McDonald’s being the latest to join the list. The fast-food giant announced on Monday significant changes to its diversity practices, including eliminating aspirational representation quotas and discontinuing its Supply Chain’s Mutual Commitment to DEI pledge.

Jan 7, 2025 | wecruitr.io | Christine Moukazis |Jack Kelly

Projected to comprise nearly 30% of the labor force in 2025, Gen Z is filling the void left by retiring Baby Boomers. This demographic shake-up brings fresh perspectives and challenges to workplaces across industries. Despite their growing presence, Gen Z faces a unique set of obstacles as they navigate their careers. Economic instability, characterized by high inflation and rising costs, has created financial insecurity for many young professionals.

Jan 7, 2025 | wislawjournal.com | Jack Kelly

The April 1 race has two possible outcomes: a guaranteed liberal majority until 2028 or a 3-3 split with Justice Brian Hagedorn, a conservative-leaning swing vote, again wielding outsized influence. Longtime Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is retiring after 30 years on the high court. She has anchored the court’s liberal majority for the past two years after serving for decades without being in a clear-cut majority.