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Unemployment Drops to 8.3% – 243,000 Jobs Added
Although it seems like the longest recession on record, the economy has been improving and over 2 million jobs have been added since the layoffs began. January 2012 unemployment figures were just released and over 243,000 jobs were added and the unemployment[...]
read more1.64 Million Jobs Added in 2011
Unemployment numbers for December 2011 and the year were released today to much applause. Over 1.64 million new jobs were created in 2011; the biggest number since 2006. However it is only partially good news since over 8 million jobs were[...]
read moreEntry Level Hiring is Picking Up
Good news for recent college graduates. An article posted on WSJ online indicates large/private companies are planning to increase hiring for recent college graduates in the coming year. And we have seen a number of individuals in media/advertising secure positions[...]
read moreMore People Leaving Jobs Willingly
The job market is picking up and more people are finding new jobs. In fact, In September 2011 more people willingly changed positions. “Total quits rose in September 2011” -highest number since 2008 (New York Times 11/9/2011). This is a[...]
read moreOctober 2011 – More Employees Added
Good news, in advance of the October 2011 Unemployment Figures, released today from ADP. Employers added 110,000 jobs in October – better than expected or anticipated. Private companies vs Federal/State Jobs are important because over 70% of all jobs created[...]
read moreHoliday Spirit – Stores are Hiring!
Positive news in retail today. The New York Times reported stores are beginning to hire for the holidays and the numbers are better than last year. And in spite of a flat or weak economy, consumers keep shopping. Some of the numbers[...]
read moreWork Emails vs Personal Emails
We all know this or at least have read about the laws but it never hurts to be reminded. Emails written on your work emails are consider the property of your employer. Never look for work, respond to requests for[...]
read moreUnemployment Claims Drop….New Low
Good news at last this week; it is hard to think positive thoughts when the TV pundits are declaring the end of the world due to the financial crisis. I get it – things are bad and we are in[...]
read moreHappy Employees/Recruiting Resources
Great article in today’s WSJ ( 8/8/2011) – “over 75% of departing employees won’t recommend former companies.” Ouch! And this data is based on over 4,300 exit interviews from 80 companies. Many of our clients rely heavily on current and former[...]
read more117,000 New Jobs Added in July 2011
After yesterday’s gloom and doom and stock market sell-off, we have some good news. The July 2011 Job’s Report showed 117,000 new jobs were created last month more than anticipated. And the unemployment rate dropped to 9.1 (small decrease from[...]
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