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Which college majors are worst, best for jobs


December 12, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

Looking to hire a clinical psychologist? Good — there are plenty of them. Med technician? Not so many.

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How to spot and help troubled employees


September 13, 2011 by Jennifer Azara

There’s certainly ample reason for your staff to be stressed these days, given the continuing economic woes the U.S. is enduring. But has it crossed the line into something more serious? More…

The worst and best states for business


April 6, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

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The Associated Press just completed its monthly analysis of states that are “stressed” and those that are on the rise. More…

Lawmakers look at bias against the unemployed


March 2, 2011 by Bob Hill

A highly discouraging trend reveals a lot of employers have little or no interest on easing the burden for unemployed workers. And some legislators aren’t happy about it.  More…

Obama proposes increase in FUTA for employers


February 16, 2011 by Jim Giuliano

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The White House has a problem: State unemployment funds are shrinking. And the Obama administration has decided that an increase in the wage base for the Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax is the way to fix the problem. More…

6 industries where the hiring’s fast and furious


November 29, 2010 by Bob Hill

Fortune Magazine’s list of the 30 best companies to work for reveals six industries that are growing by leaps and bounds, despite the economy:  More…

4 signs a top competitor may be vulnerable


November 4, 2010 by Bob Hill

You won’t always have access to enough info to tell whether a top competitor is struggling. If you pick up on one or more of these four warning signs, however, it could mean some of a competitor’s best customers are vulnerable (and ready to consider a change): More…

2 industries dragging down sales rates


July 16, 2010 by Bob Hill

After two consecutive months of disappointing sales, it’s obvious which two industries are holding sales figures back.  More…

Economy up 3 straight quarters: Will jobs follow?


June 3, 2010 by Bob Hill

The U.S. economy continues to make positive strides, but will any of it matter if the jobs aren’t coming back? More…

‘I quit!’ surpasses ‘You’re fired!’ for 1st time since ’08


May 31, 2010 by Bob Hill

In February, for the first time since 2008, the number of employees who quit was higher than the number fired or laid off. The tables are turning. More…

Industries that won’t be coming back


February 3, 2010 by Bob Hill

The recession has forced the loss of more than 7 million jobs, doubling the unemployment rate and crippling 10% of the workforce. While some of those positions will return as the recession lifts, here are five sectors where experts predict a lot of the jobs will not be coming back: More…

Poll shows who Americans blame for unemployment


December 21, 2009 by Bob Hill

A recent study uncovered just how deeply unemployment is affecting Americans, where it’s hurting taxpayers most, and who they say is to blame. More…

Four signs we’ve seen the worst (probably)


October 14, 2009 by Carol Katarsky

Most recent economic reports still show a mixed bag. But right now, strong indications are that the worst of the downturn is behind us. More…

Do you understand the ‘Sticky-Wage Theory’? Should you care?


September 21, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

If you adhere to the “Sticky-Wage Theory,” you gave your workers a raise recently. If you don’t, then you didn’t. Maybe this needs a bit more explaining. More…

Are you in a market where labor is available?


August 24, 2009 by Bob Hill

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Are you in one of the country’s premier job markets?  A new Web tool from indeed.com reveals which cities offer the most available jobs per unemployed resident. You might be stunned which city ranks head and shoulders above the rest. More…

‘Workshare’: Real alternative to layoffs — and state-supported, too


June 22, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

One way to lessen the impact of a down economy on your employees: Use “workshare” programs instead of layoffs or furloughs. And you may even be eligible for state help in implementing the program. More…

Most ‘livable’ U.S. cities for workers


June 11, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck

Considering relocating your business or opening a new office in another city? The choice can be tough, but More…

The end of the recession? Key indicators to watch


June 5, 2009 by Carol Katarsky

It’s the question on everyone’s mind: When will the recession really bottom out? Every pundit has their own theory (and agenda) but these are the four key signals you should be watching for. More…


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