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April 17, 2021

Alabama Business Today

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Alabama beach businesses scramble for employees amid tourism boom: ‘Begging people to work’

Summer tourism is expected to set records on the Alabama Gulf Coast this year. But visitors could be in store for longer-than-normal wait times to get a seat at a restaurant or get into their condo. City officials are concerned about the area's reputation for strong quality service.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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With new flight services, Gulf Shores looks to skies to bring tourists to Alabama beaches

Ultimate Air Shuttle will provide public charter service in Gulf Shores beginning in July. Flights out of the beach town will go to Atlanta, Baton Rouge and Nashville.

By Tandra Smith | tsmith@al.com

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Alabama Amazon union defeat shows struggle Biden faces to boost wages

Labor union membership has slumped to 10.8% of wage-and-salary employees in 2020 from almost a third of workers in 1960.

By Steve Matthews and Payne Lubbers Bloomberg News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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How can I get my resume noticed for a position with a job title I have never held?

Take care to “translate” your work experiences into the language that will attract your target audience.

By Dear Sam | Expert resume, interview and job search advice

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Dollar General hiring 20,000; hiring events planned

Dollar General will hold in-person and virtual job fairs in an effort to fill some 20,000 positions.

By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com

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Children’s of Alabama CEO retiring in June

Mike Warren, who has served as CEO at Children’s since January 2008, will be succeeded by Tom Shufflebarger, currently serving as chief operating officer and senior executive vice president.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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