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In this bite-sized episode of the Another Week of Available Work podcast, titled “Business Brief: Where Are We Headed with Partnerships and Manufacturing?” host Joe Esparza, Commissioner of Texas Workforce Commission, engages in insightful conversations with Adrian Lopez, CEO of…

At the TxEDC Investor Summit, Governor Abbott, state leaders, and top financial executives showcased how Texas is redefining America’s financial landscape and setting the pace for business success.

One of the most striking aspects of CapMetro’s culture is how they approach leadership. Skabowski explains that senior leaders are deeply involved in the day-to-day realities of the organization. They don’t stay in offices removed from frontline challenges—they walk the…

Kelsey Erickson-Streufert opens the conversation with a reality check: for many restaurant operators in Texas, finding and keeping staff has never been harder. One big reason? Parents—especially mothers—are unable to work or work full-time because they can’t access affordable, reliable…

You’ve probably heard the term “gig economy”—but what does it really mean? In simple terms, it refers to the growing segment of workers who earn income by completing short-term, task-based jobs. Think rideshare drivers, freelance designers, delivery couriers, or contract…

Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a growing company, this episode offers an easy-to-understand guide to how employment laws are shaped in Texas—and why that matters for your day-to-day operations. The Texas Legislature only meets every two…

Think of a policy handbook as both a sword and a shield. It helps you communicate expectations clearly to your team while also protecting your business in the event of a dispute. Jikku explains that having policies in writing ensures…

At its core, labor market data gives employers a snapshot of what’s happening in the local economy: who’s hiring, what industries are growing, how wages compare, and where the talent is. Will Lutz explains that while the numbers might seem…

Simmons begins by explaining the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law that sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping. He emphasizes that under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at one and a half…

Unemployment insurance is a safety net for workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Employers fund the system through taxes, and in Texas, those funds go into a state trust managed by the U.S. Treasury. From…