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240,000 jobs gained in October according to BLS
Government shutdown hurt both employment and economic growth
according to a Gallup poll released last Thursday. An average of 35 percent of workers said their employers were adding jobs; 17 percent said they were losing colleagues. The 18-point variance, which Gallup calls its “Job Creation Index,” is three points lower than in September, and is the lowest measure since March. From May to…
Read MoreIncrease of 162,000 US jobs according to July 2013 Employment Situation Report
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this month. The number of unemployed persons dropped to 11.5 million. Employment rose in retail trade, food and drinking places, professional and business services, financial activities, and wholesale trade during July 2013. Over the prior 12 months, employment growth has averaged 189,000 jobs per month. Among specific industries, the…
Read More195,000 new US jobs in June according to Bureau of Labor Statistics
according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Specifically, the June 2013 Employment Situation Report found: Leisure and hospitality employment added 75,000 jobs in June 2013 and this industry has averaged 55,000 jobs per month so far in 2013, almost twice the average gain of 30,000 jobs per month in 2012.…
Read More10 vital steps to hiring a great team
Hiring the right employee, however, pays you back in employee productivity, a successful employment relationship, and a positive impact on your total work environment and – ultimately – your profits. Here are our ten vital steps to hiring a great team: 1. Understand your needs The first step is the most important step towards a…
Read MoreMYB to attend Marketplace 2013
Employment-related fraud is on the increase in the UK
report claimed that there was a 43% increase in staff fraud, which was driven by numerous factors, each of which poses a significant challenge to employers and organizations. Additional key findings include: The employment challenges facing many in the UK are undoubted catalysts behind the 22% increase in dishonest actions by staff to obtain benefit. This included…
Read MoreE-retail jobs are set to grow by 25% over the next five years
Forrester Research. Forrester predicts that US e-commerce companies will hire 100,000 more employees by 2017, increasing staff count by 25% from the current 400,000 to 500,000. “The high demand for e-business positions and the race to create differentiated digital experiences tax e-business professionals to find specialized skills like I.T. and customer experience,” the report claims. “It’s…
Read MoreEmployment report shows 165,000 jobs added in April
a report released last week by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Specifically, the April 2013 Employment Situation Report found: Professional and business services employment added 73,000 jobs in April 2013 and has added 587,000 jobs over the past year. In April 2013, temporary help services gained 31,000 jobs while professional and…
Read MoreThe 15 most unusual things a boss has asked an employee to do
recently released a list of 15 of the most unusual things that bosses have asked employees to do. The national survey, which was conducted online by Harris Interactive from February 11 to March 6, 2013, included more than 3,600 U.S. workers across industries and company sizes. First, participants were asked to grade their boss’s performance. The…
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