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New Jobs Forecast Predicts Millions of Workers at Risk of Being Left Behind

New Jobs Forecast Predicts Millions of Workers at Risk of Being Left Behind

A new, highly detailed forecast shows that as the economy struggles to recover, and jobs slowly return, there will be a growing disconnect between the types of jobs employers need to fill and numbers of Americans who have the education and training to fill those jobs.

Federal Government Announces Unprecedented Hiring Reforms

Federal Government Announces Unprecedented Hiring Reforms

Today, Director John Berry of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Chief Performance Officer Jeffrey Zients announced a major overhaul of the Federal hiring process, detailing crucial reforms ordered by President Obama. Speaking at OPM headquarters alongside Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, [...]

FTC Cracks Down on Con Artists Who Target Jobless Americans

Scams Prey on Victims of the Recession With Bogus Job, Money-Making Schemes The Federal Trade Commission today announced a new crackdown on con artists who are preying on unemployed Americans with job-placement and work-at-home scams, promoting empty promises that they can help people get jobs in the federal government, as movie extras, or as mystery [...]

Online Job Demand Jumps 382,000 in January

ob demand increases sharply by 382,000 in January, following a large 362,000 rise in November and December 2009 and reflects the recent strength seen in Q4 GDP numbers January online advertised vacancies rise to over 4 million for the first time since November 2008 Gains have been widespread across most of the States

Holiday Networking Can Lead to the Perfect Job

Some career counselors would advise you to take a break from your job search to invigorate your mind and body during the busy and hectic holiday season. The reasoning behind this approach is that taking the time to meditate on your goals and motivating yourself during the December month will help rejuvenate your job hunt [...]

Shop for a Job During the Holidays

The job hunt during the holiday season might seem a little slower than usual to many right now, but the good news is that some career experts say that the holiday months can be a time for job applicants to make a more dynamic first impression. “Around the holidays, many job seekers are preoccupied with [...]

Mom I’m Home, College Graduates Return to the Nest in Record Numbers

In modern society, particularly in the United States, the pressure placed on young people to seek out higher education is greater than ever. It has become expected, perhaps almost required, that kids go to college, and it has become a key component in achieving success in adulthood. College graduates are expected to be able to [...]

Director Salary Trends Summer 2009

For the first time on record, total remuneration for Directors of the top 200 companies has halted its upward climb, dropping 2.4 percent over the past year to an average of $244,899. However, compared to 2003 pay levels, 2008 average Director pay has grown a total of 38.6 percent, more than double the total growth [...]

Web Stress Identified as Major Cause of Worker Frustration, Stress and Lost Productivity

Web Stress Identified as Major Cause of Worker Frustration, Stress and Lost Productivity

British workers are suffering with unacceptable levels of ‘Web Stress’ resulting in frustration, lowered morale and lost productivity due to under-performing web applications. With estimates putting the cost of work-related stress in the EU at EUR20 billion a year(1) and business performance being more critical than ever in today’s economic climate, smart companies are those [...]

CDC Introduces New Website to Help Employers Combat Obesity and Reduce Health-Related Costs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today unveiled LEANWorks!, a Website designed to help businesses address obesity. LEAN stands for Leading Employees to Activity and Nutrition. The new Website was announced at a National Business Group on Health meeting in Washington, D.C. “CDC LEANWorks! was developed in direct response to organizations asking CDC [...]