Retailers and shipping companies are adding fewer new jobs than they did a year ago. One reason: employers began shopping for seasonal workers earlier than usual, boosting hiring in October. But if holiday retail sales hold up,…
Initial jobless claims rose more than expected last week.
Claims increased to 26,000 to 436,000 in the week ending Nov. 27, The Department of Labor said. The revised average for the previous week was 410,000.
A survey of economist by Reuters foreca…
When it comes to economic jargon there may be no more aggravating or seemingly contradictory phrase than “jobless recovery.” What good is a recovery if it doesn’t put people back to work? DailyFinance explains this oxymoronic state of affairs. [Video]
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Street Smart: What the Heck Is a Jobless Recovery? [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:50:00.
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When it comes to economic jargon there may be no more aggravating or seemingly contradictory phrase than “jobless recovery.” What good is a recovery if it doesn’t put people back to work? DailyFinance explains this oxymoronic state of affairs. [Video]
Continue reading Street Smart: What the Heck Is a Jobless Recovery? [Video]
Street Smart: What the Heck Is a Jobless Recovery? [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:50:00.
Filed Under: Economy, UPS, Careers, Video, Ask an Expert, Streetwise
In today’s economy, the mantra seems to be: “Do more with less.” But workers are hardly thrilled. And managers say that the negative attitudes, which are resulting in criticism and lack of teamwork, are contributing to reduced …