In major metro areas, rates are notably higher. New York City leads the country at $270/hour, while other large markets also rank above average, including Chicago ($219/hour), Dallas ($215/hour), and ...

While not as mature as its use in other areas, health systems across the U.S. are beginning to adopt predictive analytics tools for labor cost forecasting. Many organizations have automated ...

Rising wages and benefit costs will pressure plastics manufacturers as minimum wage increases take effect across multiple ...

Hospital labor costs continue to climb, posing persistent margin pressure. For CFOs, short-term fixes are no longer enough. Recent data from the Kaufman Hall "National Hospital Flash Report," says ...

For CFOs looking to lower their labor costs, a focus on a few key areas could make a big difference. Labor costs are eating into hospital budgets in a big way. With inflation and an uncertain economic ...

Unit labor cost growth decreased 1.9% Q/Q in Q3, unrevised from the initial estimate released on Jan. 8, vs. +1.0% in the ...

Restaurant leaders are reporting continued food and labor cost increases, with 89% experiencing rising staff expenses, according to a Restaurant365 study. The figure exceeds the 79% who predicted ...

As all healthcare leaders know, the challenge of better managing costs while improving patient care weighs heavily on organizations. And in 2021, with COVID-19 driving already escalating costs, the ...

Most US fruit growers reported steady to slightly above-average yields in 2025. Production held up well across regions and ...