Discover what labor costs encompass, their categories—direct and indirect—and why they matter in pricing strategies to maintain profitability.

Rising labor costs are quietly reshaping what it takes to keep a home in working order, from a simple faucet fix to a full ...

The construction industry is known for its complex and fluctuating costs. To effectively budget for a construction project, it’s essential to consider all the different labor costs. Here are some ...

U.S. labor costs rose moderately in the second quarter, driven by the slowest private sector wage growth in 3.5 years. The Employment Cost Index (ECI) increased by 0.9% during this period, a cooling ...

Financing solutions provider Billd recently surveyed nearly 900 commercial construction professionals across the U.S. for its 2023 National Subcontractor Market Report. Its key finding: rising input ...

While farmers have been mostly supportive of aid to help offset tariff costs, many are pointing to a different economic challenge they say is urgently eating into profits and driving up food prices.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Amazon is facing labour strikes across multiple countries, which could potentially lead to higher costs and have implications for operating margins. The strikes, including one on Black Friday, may not ...

In the second quarter, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw its net income increase 25% year over year to $1.5 billion, partly due to the health system’s success in reducing its contract labor ...

Have you ever wondered how much the cost of employing someone varies across different parts of Europe? The answer is very wide. The maximum-to-minimum ratio is more than five times, showing the level ...