Hospitality industry recovery stronger than expected, brings tax revenue to Alabama

While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across all aspects of the economy, the hospitality industry took an especially vicious hit, with its profits decimated and much of its workforce laid off in wake of the catastrophic drop in travel. However, new reports from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), in partnership with Oxford Economics, […]

U.S. Space & Rocket holds job fair to fill more than 350 positions

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is holding a job fair Thursday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to fill almost 350 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions in 33 areas. The center is hiring Space Camp counselors, nurses, lifeguards, museum guides, guest services representatives, gift shop sales associates, food service […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces new Assistant Vice President and New Branch Operations Manager

HUNTSVILLE, AL – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced the promotion of Elizabeth Jacobus to Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, and Drew Jones to Branch Operations Manager, Bank Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “We are very proud to announce two very deserving promotions this week,” states Andy Kattos, ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Regional CEO. […]

Alabama Tops Nation in Economic Stress Report

A new report from HelpAdvisor.com, drawing from census polling data taken in December, has Alabama as the state most affected by inflation-related economic stress.  According to the report, 81% of adults in Alabama reported feeling “moderate to severe stress” caused by rising prices driven by inflation. This makes Alabama the most affected state in the […]

Navigating Workplace Conflict

As a culture, we tend to avoid conflict, seeing it as something stressful and bothersome. Sometimes we even see it as an indicator of a failing relationship. Alternatively, think about how the phrase “well we’ve always done it that way” can really damage a business by hampering advances in productivity and efficiency. Antiquated or redundant […]

Applications Open for Science Fellowship Research Positions for Recent College Graduates

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the educational landscape drastically for several years. As students began learning online, they missed out on valuable hands-on learning experiences. A new HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology program is providing minority students impacted by the pandemic the opportunity to participate in real-world research. “The BRIDGES program will give students the skills, opportunities, […]

Trash Pandas to Host Job Fair Ahead of 2023 Season

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are hiring! Ahead of the third season of Trash Pandas baseball in 2023, the team will be hosting a job fair at Toyota Field on Saturday, February 11 beginning at 10 a.m. The Trash Pandas are looking for people with strong energy, passion, and enthusiasm to work […]

What You Need to Know to Prepare for the 2023 Labor Market

The American workforce has changed dramatically in the past 50 years, though for many, wages have remained the same or even shrunk. Union participation has declined steeply alongside a decrease in employee benefits and retirement packages. The educational requirements for many jobs have increased, while other segments of the market have disappeared entirely, like video […]

Recruiting Part of Continued Growth at Huntsville Hospital Health Systems

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville Hospital Health System continues to expand, and not just locally. The community-owned, not-for-profit system opened the $150 million Orthopedic & Spine Tower a little over a year ago across from Huntsville Main near downtown, and this year added the HH Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic at 920 Franklin Street. With […]

Designing Meaningful Internships

Internships have become a vital component of the education and training landscape, even being a requirement to graduate in many college programs. They not only provide the student with real world experience and a headstart in building professional connections, they provide employers with an opportunity to screen potential future staff and directly influence the next […]