The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits remained stable at the start of August, pointing to a stable national labor market. Initial jobless claims rose by 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 209,000 for the week that ended on Aug. 8, according to new data released by the Department of Labor on Aug. 13. Economists had projected a reading of 202,000.
Würk, the leading human capital management (HCM) company serving the cannabis and beverage alcohol industries, announced today a strategic partnership with OrderPort, the wine industry’s leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and point-of-sale platform.
Preserving hybrid and remote work has always been part of Saneman’s leadership strategy. When she stepped in as Würk’s CEO in 2023, Saneman said that one of her top priorities was striking the right balance between flexibility and accountability. Rather than focusing on where employees work, the company has emphasized ownership of results and operational efficiency.
