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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008Solo Cup Co. is relocating its headquarters and cutting 420 Chicago jobs in the process.
The company is moving its headquarters, comprised of three buildings, from Highland Park, an outside suburb of Chicago, to Lake Forest, where employees will be situated in one building. Employees that currently work for Solo will move into office space […]
Tourism Creating New York Jobs
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008The tourism industry is accounting for many New York jobs.
A new report by Empire State Development revealed that 672,000 New York jobs, or 6 percent of all the state’s employment, were created by the tourism industry in 2007. The report noted visitors spent $51 billion in the local economy during the year. The study was […]
Ford to Hold Off on Hiring For Entry Level Jobs
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008America’s automobile industry is consistently declining, and one large automaker is planning to hold off on hiring any new entry level job employees until 2009.
Ford Motor Co. recently announced it will not hire employees for entry level jobs, lower wage positions or hourly positions until next year, according to an article by Reuters. The hiring […]
Insurance Merger Could Result in Philadelphia Job Losses
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008A merger between two large Pennsylvania insurance companies could result in Philadelphia job cuts.
Independence Blue Cross, located in Philadelphia, is considering a merger with Pittsburgh-based Highmark Inc. According to an article by Philly.com, the merger would create the largest health insurer in the state, but would also lead to between 745 and 1,200 job cuts.
It […]
Illinois Jobs in Hospitality and Tourism to Grow
Monday, August 18th, 2008Those currently seeking a job in Illinois may want to check out the state’s hospitality and tourism industry, which is expected to grow over the next six years.
According to an article by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, employment in the hospitality and tourism industry is expected to grow about as fast as the average […]
Boston Jobs Account for Majority of State Gains
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008Although national and statewide unemployment rates are up, Massachusetts has managed to flourish, particularly by adding more Boston jobs.
In July, according to a Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Unemployment Assistance article, 10 of the 12 labor market areas in Massachusetts showed job gains, with seasonal gains reported in construction, trade, […]
Background Checks in California Offer Employees More Rights
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008If you’re applying for a job in California, or are a current employee, you should know the state’s rules on background checks are more open than most.
All background checks are subject to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, which sets the national standard. Even states such as California, which has its own laws governing background […]
Tracking down a New Jersey Job
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008In an attempt to lure more jobs to New Jersey, state officials have offered investment banking firm Lehman Brothers a $20 million tax break. Recently the New Jersey Economic Development Authority board approved the firm for the Business Employment Incentive Grant, making this the second time in the last month that the state has made […]
IT Jobs in Washington, DC
Monday, July 28th, 2008Finding technology intensive Washington DC jobs shouldn’t be difficult for the foreseeable future, according to a recent American Electronic Association report. The organization found that the capital city is the second largest center for such jobs in the nation, topped only by the New York metro area.
Currently this industry employees over 295,000 DC […]
California Nursing Jobs will be Plentiful
Monday, July 28th, 2008A career as a registered nurse may be the way to go for those looking for a California nursing job.
According to the California Employment Development Department, a critical shortage of registered nurses is expected throughout the next 10 years. Because of this, hospitals and clinics have ongoing, active recruitment programs, some of which offer unique […]