Category Archives: Jobs

Blue Collar Job Shortage Acute

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/02/18/millennials-not-coming-into-blue-collar-work-says-steve-odland.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s The Exchange on February 18,2020 to discuss the labor market, blue collar job shortages, and what companies are doing to address.

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Job Creation Should Be Celebrated

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000605642 Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Alley on 3/29/17 to discuss the job announcements by companies and their PR strategies.Job Creation Should Be Celebrated

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Carrier Deal: Ultimately Policy Change Is Required

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000573083 Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch show 12/2/16 to discuss the President-elect’s deal with Carrier.  While this met his “deal maker” persona and met commitments made during the campaign, this strategy is best left to state and local … Continue reading

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OVERTIME RULES WILL KILL JOBS

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4287864989001/the-impact-of-new-overtime-rules-on-businesses/?playlist_id=933116618001#sp=show-clips Steve Odland Appeared on Fox Business Network’s Varney on 6/10/15 to discuss the new Department of Labor rule to extend overtime pay to all those making under $52,000 per year.  This rule, if implemented, will raise compensation for some … Continue reading

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Jobs Report Points To Concerns

On May 8, 2015, Steve Odland, the CEO of the Committee for Economic Development, appeared on Varney & Co. to discuss the April jobs report along with the recent UK elections. On the election front, Steve described why the recent … Continue reading

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Signs Of Trouble For Long-Term Growth

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America’s Continuing Job Market Troubles

James Pethokoukis@JimPethokoukis January 9, 2015 10:56 am Image Credit: shutterstock The Obama White House is highlighting a number of important positives about the US labor market, after the release of the December jobs report. Among them: – The private sector … Continue reading

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