Christiana Jolaoso-Oloyede writes for media publications, B2B brands and nonprofits. Using her research, analytical and writing skills from her training as a lawyer, she focuses on garnering accurate ...

Over the past year, average hourly earnings rose 5% in retail jobs and 7.5% in restaurants and bars as those industries hiked pay in response to stubborn labor shortages. By comparison, wages rose 4.6 ...