For readers in New Orleans, this page covers employment trends, hiring, layoffs and changes in the labor market. Reporting tracks the availability of positions and the shifts in bargaining power that affect the local workforce.
Director Michael Ince leads efforts to support the city's nightlife workforce and nighttime establishments.
Live Poll
Does your local government adequately balance the needs of nightlife businesses and residents in your area?
The Clerk of Court faces budget cuts as the city remains behind on payments for essential supplies and facility storage.
A New Orleans hospital failed to dismiss a claim filed by a 66-year-old nurse regarding emotional distress.
Live Poll
Should the federal government increase spending on specialized amphibious landing craft?
The U.S. Navy tapped Textron Systems to build two additional Ship-to-Shore Connector craft in New Orleans.
Live Poll
Would you attend a local trade show to pursue new business contracting opportunities?
The event on October 22 aims to connect local small businesses with contracting opportunities at major organizations.
Coverage takes in monthly labor statistics, announcements from significant employers, changes in pay scales and the evolving demand for specific skill sets. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where residents commute to work. New Orleans has a distinct reliance on service and tourism sectors, which makes the local labor market highly sensitive to seasonal and environmental disruptions. Workforce availability remains the primary factor influencing how companies plan their long-term operations.
