February 5th, 2010
Anyone seeking a Nevada job or looking to start a business in the state will have better luck than those in California.
A recent report from Whittaker Associates, Inc. found that Nevada is a better place than California for businesses and workers, because of everything from its friendlier tax climate to its strong entrepreneurial stance.
“This study was a large undertaking that ultimately illustrated some pertinent points in comparing California to Nevada,” Dean Whittaker, founder of Whittaker Associates, said. “It really showed us that Nevada is a great place to start and run a business. This information can be used to help recruit businesses and ultimately improve the unemployment rate.”
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February 4th, 2010
The implementation of HR software could help manage many of the key issues facing industry professionals.
Halogen Software recently released a report that details HR professionals’ opinions on nine controversial topics in business and talent management. Topics included everything from generational management, to merit-based pay, to social media in the workplace, to HR metrics, to EFCA complacency, to the future role of HR.
Those topics and the responses they garnered from HR professionals include:
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January 29th, 2010
There are plenty of opportunities when it comes to Miami government jobs.
The City of Miami uses a mayor and city commissioner form of government. The city commission consists of five commissioners, which are elected by five single member districts. The commission serves as the governing body, as it has the power to pass ordinances, adopt regulations and exercise any powers allowed via the city charter.
The mayor is elected by the city as a whole and is responsible for appointing a city manager. Together, the city commission and the mayor make up the City Council. All members of the city’s government work out of the City Hall of Miami.
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January 28th, 2010
Anyone considering San Diego nurse jobs should look into getting an education at San Diego State University.
The healthcare industry is one of the few that has managed to thrive, despite the economic recession. In addition, nursing specifically is still considered one of the most in-demand occupations. However, it’s important to obtain the proper education and training before applying for a nurse job.
The San Diego State University School of Nursing at the College of Health & Human Services has been ranked among the top 100 nursing schools in the country. The school offers three degrees, including one bachelor degree and two masters degrees.
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January 27th, 2010
As overall employment in the city declined at the end of last year, the number of manufacturing jobs Pittsburgh lost was higher than any other industry.
Although the Pittsburgh unemployment rate for December 2009 has not yet been released, Pennsylvania’s rate increased from 8.5 percent to 8.9 percent, which is still lower than the national rate of 10 percent. Pittsburgh had a 7.5 percent unemployment rate during November.
The city had a total non-farm employment of 1,123,100 workers during December, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 1,128,300 workers during November and a 2 percent decrease from December 2008.
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January 21st, 2010
Those seeking a career in education will find that Las Vegas teaching jobs have a lot to offer.
Throughout much of the nation, the education industry has continued to prosper, despite the economic recession. During December 2009, the country’s educational services sector employed 3.1 million people and had an unemployment rate of 6 percent.
The Las Vegas-Paradise area’s education and health services industry employed 69,100 workers during November 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 69,400 workers during October, but a 2.7 percent increase from November 2008.
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January 14th, 2010
A new statewide initiative will help to create more Los Angeles County jobs.
During his State of the State speech earlier this month, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled the new California Jobs Initiative, a $500 million package that could train up to 140,000 workers and help create 100,000 new jobs.
The California Employment Training Panel will partner with community colleges and other workforce development organizations to deliver training focused on green jobs and other key industries that are a priority, including: manufacturing, goods movement, biotechnology, information technology services, multimedia, healthcare and construction.
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December 16th, 2009
There are many opportunities for those looking for Portland education jobs.
The education industry, along with healthcare, is one of the few throughout the country that has continued to add jobs despite the current economic recession. The education industry in Portland is no different as it has seen a monthly and yearly increase in employment.
The Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton area’s education and health services industry employed 137,100 workers during October, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 134,100 workers during September and a .6 percent increase from last year.
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December 10th, 2009
More employers plan to cut jobs in Atlanta Georgia next quarter than plan to hire, but the majority of companies plan to maintain staffing levels. Visit http://atlanta.jobing.com to learn more.
The most recent Employment Outlook Survey from Manpower Inc. found that only 7 percent of employers plan to make new hires during Q1 2010. At the same time, 9 percent of employers plan to cut jobs, while 79 percent expect to make no changes to staffing levels.
The number of employers planning to hire next quarter is unchanged from those who planned to hire this quarter. However, the number of employers planning to cut jobs is a slight decrease from the 12 percent who planned to do so this quarter.
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December 10th, 2009
The high number of Tucson construction jobs lost during the last year places the city among the worst in the nation for employment in the industry.
A recent report from the Associated General Contractors of America ranked Tucson 326th in the country for construction employment, tied with Phoenix for the lowest ranking among cities in Arizona. From October 2008 to October 2009, Tucson lost 5,400 construction jobs, or 25 percent of employment in the industry.
During October, Tucson’s construction industry employed 15,800 workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is down from 16,200 workers during September. The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area’s construction industry employed 101,400 workers during October, which is down from 103,100 workers during September.
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