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More Employers More Are Likely to Hire in Second Quarter

by on Mar.08, 2011, under Towing

More Employers More Likely to Hire in Second Quarter

The nation’s employers are slowly becoming more positive about the economy, with a greater number of businesses planning to add jobs in the second quarter and fewer planning layoffs, according to a new survey released Tuesday by Manpower.

Among the more than 18,000 employers polled in its latest survey, Milwaukee-based Manpower found 16% of companies expect to increase staff levels during the three-month period that begins April 1, up from 14% during the first quarter. Meanwhile, just 6% of employers expect to lay off workers, a decline from 10% during the first three months of the year.

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More Employers More Are Likely to Hire in Second Quarter originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:00:00.

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The Best and Worst Job Markets in the U.S.

by on Feb.28, 2011, under Towing

North Dakota topped Gallup’s list of best places to find jobs last year, followed by other states rich in natural resources, such as South Dakota and Alaska. Meanwhile, Nevada, New Jersey and California were the worst states for job hunters.

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The Best and Worst Job Markets in the U.S. originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:00:00.

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People@Work: Wisconsin Picks the Wrong Scapegoat for Its Budget Woes

by on Feb.28, 2011, under Towing

The notion that somehow public workers’ pay packages are breaking the state budget just don’t hold up. These workers’ entire compensation package — salary, health care, pensions, etc. — make up a tiny fraction of Wisconsin’s spending.

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People@Work: Wisconsin Picks the Wrong Scapegoat for Its Budget Woes originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:30:00.

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Career Risk-Taking Hits a New Low, Thanks to the Still-Weak Economy

by on Feb.15, 2011, under Towing

Whether it was a fresh startup or a fresh start, fewer Americans seemed willing to take career risks last year, according to a new report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The percentage of job-seekers starting their own businesses or relocating for new positions fell to historic lows in 2010.

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Career Risk-Taking Hits a New Low, Thanks to the Still-Weak Economy originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:30:00.

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