WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the October 2010 Employment Situation report released today: “This past October, nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 jobs, with 159,000 jobs added in the private sector. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.6 percent. “One year ago, I reported an unemployment rate… [Read more]
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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Edges Up
Worker optimism in future of current employer on the rise despite setback in general economic outlook FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index increased 1.4 points to 50.1 in October. The index, which measures workers’ confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, shows… [Read more]
Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report – Kathy Bostjancic, Director for Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board
Some Good News at Last NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that the private sector added 159,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate held steady at 9.6 percent. Today’s gain in private-sector jobs is a welcome surprise, marking three months in a row of more… [Read more]
New Report Shows Good News for Job Market
Bridge Training Programs Making a Difference NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — A pioneering survey, released today, shows that behind the dismal jobs news, there is some good news. The “Bridge Program” report, produced by Workforce Strategy Center with support from The Joyce Foundation, offers the first national look at programs that help the… [Read more]
Prince George’s County Welcomes Flagship Medical Center
Addison, TX November 4, 2010–WorkCompWire–Prince George’s County dignitaries joined with the Capitol Heights community in late July to welcome Concentra’s new medical center as the latest health care option for urgent care and occupational health services. County Executive Jack B. Johnson praised the facility’s appearance, extended hours, and welcoming staff in a brief address to… [Read more]
Deloitte Survey: Worker Passion is Key to True Economic Recovery
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Deloitte’s Center for the Edge today unveiled the 2010 Shift Index, which reveals that in order to achieve profitable growth and long-term economic recovery, companies must not overlook the importance of fostering significantly more passionate workforces. Deloitte’s study finds that companies in the United States have experienced… [Read more]
Online Job Demand Rises 113,700 in October, The Conference Board Reports
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Online advertised vacancies rose 113,700 in October to 4,409,800, following an increase of 59,900 in September, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine™ (HWOL) Data Series released today. The nation’s Supply/Demand rate stood at 3.44 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in September (the last available unemployment data), a figure that… [Read more]
US Labor Department’s MSHA kicks off annual ‘Winter Alert’ campaign
Miners, mine operators urged to take precautions during colder months ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration kicks off its 2010 Winter Alert campaign today to warn miners and mine operators about the dangers colder weather can bring to the mining environment. Historically, statistics show that most coal mine… [Read more]
Compli and Wallace Welch & Willingham Launch Three New Compli e-Counsels™: Benefit Administration, Workers’ Compensation and Healthcare Reform
Compli Counsel™ Brings Guidance on Benefit Administration, Workers’ Compensation and Healthcare Reform to the Fingertips of Compli Customers PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Compli®, the nation’s leading provider of HR and compliance management software, is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Wallace Welch & Willingham, a leading privately held insurance agency with more than 85 years of… [Read more]
Small Business Remains Cautious in Spite of Improving Compensation Metrics According to Administaff Survey
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Small business owners’ expectations of an economic rebound have been pushed out until the second half of 2011, in spite of improving indicators within their own businesses, according to the most recent Business Confidence Survey released today by Administaff (NYSE:ASF), a leading provider of human resources services for small and medium-sized businesses. Only 21%… [Read more]