State workers make 8% less than their peers in comparable jobs. And the state’s retirement benefits don’t make up for the pay gap like they used to.
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What’s Working: The number of open jobs in Colorado is a sign the labor market may be stabilizing
At least that’s the business community’s take on new job-openings data. Plus: Wage growth is flat, if not lower when adjusted for inflation.
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What’s Working: Colorado business leaders are down on the economy, but not because of inflation
Slowing inflation appears less of a concern. Plus: Wages are up again, but not for everyone; looming government shutdown and more!
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What’s Working: The future of Colorado Springs’ economy and what it takes to live there
Economic development has helped the region stay ahead of the nation but with advances, there are growing pains, like keeping housing affordable for the needed workers.
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What’s Working: How Colorado’s wages increased for 10 years — until they were adjusted for inflation
The Labor Day weekend edition shares reader sentiment on what job seekers want in a job, salary and more. Plus: Remember when there were six workers for every job opening?
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Jim Morrissey: Has tipping gone too far?
Cartoonist Jim Morrissey observes that sometimes these days it seems the request for gratuity ventures well beyond the bounds of traditional tipping.
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What’s Working: Colorado’s April job growth is the best in 12 months, but it’s slower than the nation’s
The state’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 2.8%. Plus: Wages are up, unless you add in inflation, Denver renters see more perks, and more!
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What’s Working: Colorado is more transparent about wages than any other state
Updates to the Equal Pay for Equal Work law have begun. Plus: Homeownership, 487 people waiting 10+ weeks for unemployment benefits, labor department jobs and more!
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What’s Working: Get ready for Colorado’s wage transparency law, part 2
The state’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law influenced new laws in other states. But it wasn’t perfect, apparently. Plus: Wage transparency violators fined, other labor bills and more.
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What’s Working: Colorado business leaders are pessimistic about 2023. Should they be?
A survey of Colorado business leaders said they’re still pessimistic about the new year, with more than half believing that the U.S. will enter a recession within the next six month.