WLWT: Kroger recruits veterans
UC economics professor says workers have bargaining power
Veterans have a lot to offer employers, Michael Jones, an associate professor of economics at the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, told WLWT.
WLWT reported Kroger held a hiring event Wednesday for veterans throughout Greater Cincinnati.
"They bring a lot of work experience to the table," Jones said. "They understand systems. They understand structure. They've demonstrated a lot of accountability, a lot of responsibility."
Inflation has contributed to a strong job market for all workers, including veterans, and helped to increase their bargaining power, Jones said.
"What that means is that even if wages go up, right now workers are spending — they have less purchasing power today in the store than they did a year ago. And that forces companies to offer higher wages," he said. "There are more jobs than unemployed workers. The worker has the bargaining power. And so they can go to that owner and say, 'I need more money in order to take this job.'"
Featured image: UC economics professor Michael Jones. Screenshot courtesy of WLWT video.
Related Stories
‘Designer drug’ shows early neuroprotective signal in acute ischemic stroke
October 28, 2025
Medscape highlighted new trial results led by the University of Cincinnati's Eva Mistry that found an experimental drug shows promise in protecting injured brain cells for patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Is menstrual fluid ‘the most overlooked opportunity’ in women’s health?
October 27, 2025
The Guardian recently reported that period blood has long been thought of as ‘stinky and useless’, but startups are exploring using the fluid to test for a wide range of health conditions — including endometriosis.
What is squalane, and how does it work to moisturize skin?
October 27, 2025
The University of Cincinnati's Kelly Dobos was featured in a Women's Health article discussing squalane, an ingredient being increasingly used in moisturizing skincare products.