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Census Bureau must fill jobs for population tally
Author: Gary Michaels
As the government attempts to bring forth practical measures to promote the health of the U.S. job market, one agency has announced that it plans to take a much more proactive approach: hire about 1.2 million new employees.
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- The economy has caused many corporations to enact a hiring freeze that resulted in a standstill with the unemployment market. Because individuals are still trying to be frugal with their money, overall sales are down, resulting in companies making cutbacks in order to balance their budgets. The consumer greatly affects the overall job market in a variety of fields, as many industries rely on sales to keep their businesses booming. Consumers can affect businesses firsthand, as well as advertising, the media and manufacturers. (more »)
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- The economic crisis has resulted in many corporations cutting back on their staff in order to balance budgets. Massive layoffs have caused millions of Americans to lose their jobs, and because many companies are still not hiring, there is a large number of individuals who are still out of work. In order to stay fresh in the business world, many of those who are out of jobs are looking for temporary positions or internships in order to keep their skills fresh and show that they're being proactive in their professional lives. (more »)
- A clinical laboratory job could be a foray into the healthcare industry
- The current economy has left many students who are heading into college and career training schools wondering what area of study they should focus on in order to have a better chance of employment upon graduation. While some individuals simply stick to their career dreams and hope for the best, others are turning to the medical field, as the entire healthcare system appears to be on a hiring spree due to the number of Baby Boomers that are expected to retire in the near future. (more »)
- February unemployment rate offers hope, optimism for job seekers and consumers
- The monthly jobs report has become a major part of the national economy. Many corporations plan their strategies around them, stocks are held in the balance and consumers are wondering if they should cut back on spending. Before the February unemployment statistics were released, the national unemployment rate was 9.7 percent with 14.8 million Americans out of work. (more »)
- Small businesses are starting to use consultants for the human resourcing needs
- The human resources department in any company or organization is in charge for recruiting the best individuals to be a part of the team. Human resource workers also handle employee relations, company lawsuits, employee benefits and the training of new hires. While some of these may be daunting tasks, they are essential for successfully running a business. However, some small businesses cannot afford to retain a full human resources department, which is causing some problems with how they handle employee relations. (more »)
- Governor Schwarzenegger looks to create green jobs in California
- The state of California currently has the fifth largest unemployment rate in the country, with an estimated 12.1 percent of their total population out of jobs. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been trying to help out his constituents by creating job programs, even reaching out to the federal government for help. The governor has stated on the record that President Obama's stimulus package helped create more than 150,000 positions for the state, but there is still room for improvement. (more »)
- Obama pushes for home renovations that will help the environment and produce jobs
- The environment has been the focus of the federal government and state legislatures for the past year, as many officials are pushing for an eco-friendly movement. Financial incentives have been offered to companies who shrink their carbon footprint and make an effort to use energy-efficent materials, such as cooling systems and compact fluorescent lights. (more »)
- Senate passes a benefits bill for unemployed workers
- As millions of Americans are out of work, many are faced with the issue of not having any health benefits. Healthcare reform has been a hot-button issue for the government, as the Obama administration pushes for a law that would require every American citizen to have some kind of health insurance. To help curb the number of unemployed workers who are in danger of losing their benefits, the Senate passed a motion on Tuesday that would extend their packages. (more »)
- Biden meets with union to defend the auto and bank bailouts
- It's been more than a year since President Obama set the $787 billion stimulus plan in motion. The bill has reportedly created more than 2 million jobs throughout the country. However, it still does not meet the needs of the millions of individuals who are out of jobs. The government also offered bailouts to the automotive industry and banks as a way to cushion the financial blow, a controversial move that not everyone agreed with. (more »)
- Democrats propose $150 billion bill for unemployment benefit extensions
- Last week, the Senate passed a $15 billion jobs bill that would create tens of thousands of jobs because of tax credits and financial incentives for companies to hire out-of-work individuals. While this was seen as a positive step as both Republicans and Democrats came together, some officials believe that there is still more work needed to create careers for the unemployed. (more »)