Published November 10, 2014 In preparation for what is hoped to be the strongest holiday shopping season since the recession ended, retailers went on a hiring spree last month, adding more workers than they ever have in October. Last week’s employment report from the Bureau of Labor...
Original Article: http://news.investors.com/economy/110614-725085-wage-gains-lose-as-boome...
Just one month after falling to a 14-year low, monthly job cuts surged nearly 70 percent in October to the second highest total this year, according to the report Thursday from global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. U.S.-based employers announced 51,183 job cuts last...
Original Article: http://www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T012-C001-S003-best-places-to-...
Despite the increased attention given to workplace bullying in recent years, current statistics suggest that it remains a widespread problem, with nearly one-third of the nation’s workers having faced some type of on-the-job bullying. The latest study from the Workplace Bullying Institute (http://www.workplacebullying.org/wbiresearch/wbi-2014-us-survey/) indicates that 20...
Original Article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/chi-charlie-launch-aaron...
Flu, Not Ebola, Poses Biggest Threat to Workplace Productivity EVEN AN AVERAGE FLU SEASON CAN COST EMPLOYERS BILLIONS With the country’s attention focused on the Ebola virus, many American’s may overlook the fact that we are entering flu season. And, while it is impossible to...
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Will September Sales Slump Temper Holiday Hiring? More Companies Announce Hiring Plans! Retail sales slumped in September, according to the latest report from the Commerce Department. The question is, does the 0.3 percent decline signal potential difficulties when it comes to all-important holiday sales? “Consumers’...
Original Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/14/business/household-finances-may-curb-h...
Last week, we numbered the top 10 things job seekers dislike about the job search process. Today, we're looking at the top actions employers can take during the application and interview phases that impress job seekers. Not surprisingly, most candidates appreciate open and honest communication...
