hire
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Manak — a new hire into KCRW’s DJ ranks as well — will celebrate his label’s 30th anniversary with a three-day festival in Highland Park on Oct. 16-18.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Chicago rapper, whose given name is Durk Banks, was found not guilty of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
It is legal to hire based on looks as long as it isn’t tied to one of those protected characteristics, and physical attractiveness has always featured prominently in fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Much of the government effort has been focused on federal contractors, which are required to show they are taking steps to hire a certain share of veterans each year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“I’ll keep a man out here until the university can hire its own security for the dig,” the sheriff promises.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
Among federal contractors in the S&P 500, veterans made up 2.4% of new hires in 2025, less than half of the 5.1% federal target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Mike Hauschild is a recruiter with Quantum, which hires candidates for more than 200 venture-backed startups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The ability to communicate, collaborate and solve problems are among skills that employers say they are looking for in potential job hires.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
First-year coach Travon Patterson made one of the best hires for his offensive coordinator, former Cathedral and Warren coach Kevin Pearson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
There were also a couple of neighbors Joel sometimes hires when he needs extra hands on processing day.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
OpenAI hired Ive in 2025 as part of the $6.5 billion acquisition of his startup, io Products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
He is hired by the owner and ringmaster August Rosenbluth, but complications ensue when Jacob falls for August’s wife, Marlena, as they work together to train a stubborn elephant named Rosie for their star act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Each morning, groups of labourers gather at prominent squares in the main city of Srinagar, waiting to be hired.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Now, the company hired to renovate the landmark has acknowledged that the biggest problem came from the renovation itself.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Working as a blacksmith, Isaac paid taxes and, according to tax records, even hired enslaved helpers to work in his shop.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
If AI firms "were to significantly cut their R&D spending, their hiring, their investments, it could have an impact on financial markets," agreed Mark Mahaney, an Evercore analyst cited by Bloomberg.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Some Angelenos are now hiring so-called house managers to shoulder the minutia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Pulling in the language from the posting shows recruiters and hiring managers you’re a genuine fit for the role — and helps your résumé read cleanly to an applicant-tracking system along the way.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
It followed better news on hiring and renewed rises in oil prices from tensions in the Persian Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Even someone who isn’t sure what they think about hiring people who are black, gay, or transgender can feel the essential wrongness of hurting someone because they are black, gay, or transgender.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
