Archive for March, 2010

Baltimore Retail Jobs

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

There are plenty of options and growth potential for those seeking Baltimore retail jobs.

The retail sector is made up of establishments that engage in retailing merchandise and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The sector is essentially the final step in the distribution of goods to consumers. Some retailers engage in after-sales services, such as repair and installation. New automobile dealers, electronic and appliance stores and musical instrument stores are just a few examples.

Industries within the retail sector are grouped into five categories, including: food and beverage stores; merchandise stores; motor vehicles and related; building material, garden equipment and supplies dealers; and clothing and accessories stores.

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Phoenix Government Jobs See Smallest Yearly Drop

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

While the area’s unemployment rate increased and more jobs were lost over the month and year, the education industry was the only industry to see a yearly increase in employment, while Phoenix government jobs saw the smallest yearly decline.

During January, the Phoenix area’s unemployment rate increased from 8.2 percent to 9.2 percent, following an 8.1 percent increase during December 2009. Despite the latest increase, the area’s rate is still lower than the national unemployment rate of 9.7 percent.

The Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area had a total non-farm employment of 1,674,800 workers during January, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 1,712,900 workers during December and a 5.5 percent decrease from last year.

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Staffing Software Firm Nabs Global Deal

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

One well-known staffing software (Click here) company is gaining global traction.

Bond International Software recently announced that it has signed a contract with i3 Pharma Resourcing, a global provider of quality clinical research and data services personnel. As part of the deal, i3 plans to replace many of its databases throughout its global operations with Adapt, Bond’s flagship software.

“It is our mission to serve companies like i3 with innovative and flexible solutions that deliver clear value,” David Read, president and CEO of Bond, said. “We are proud to be selected as i3′s technology partner and look forward to helping them build on their market-leading position.”

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Las Vegas Nursing Jobs Program In Danger

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Those preparing for Las Vegas nursing jobs at one local institution could soon be gravely effected by cost cutting measures.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is currently facing significant budget cuts, and although the School of Nursing is one of the most successful programs on campus, it has become a target for cuts – or worse – elimination.

During 2009, 96 percent of the school’s nursing students passed the National Certification Licensure Examination, which is 7 percent higher than the national average. However, the program is being considered for cuts because it’s one of the more expensive academic programs at UNLV.

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