jobs

Work may be that bad, but economy is scary

MSNBC.com: Business  Wed, 02/08/2012 - 09:53

Many workers are frustrated with their jobs because the tough economy has led to furloughs, wage freezes, and benefit cuts — but not enough to say, “I quit!”


 

Job openings hit 3-year high at end of 2011

MSNBC.com: Business  Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:16

The number of jobs waiting to be filled rose in December as employers tried to ramp up hiring in factories, retail and business services, the government said on Tuesday.The number of jobs waiting to be filled rose in December as employers tried to ramp up hiring in factories, retail and business services, the gov


 

Recovery is gathering speed, jobs data show

MSNBC.com: Business  Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:57

 it takes a lot to get it going.<br /><br />Once it starts moving, it can pick up speed pretty quickly.The U.S. economy is like a flywheel — it takes a lot to get it going.

But once it starts moving, it can pick up speed pretty quickly.


 

U.S. Economy Added 243,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Rate Is...

NYT > Business  Fri, 02/03/2012 - 09:49

The United States economy gained momentum in January, adding 243,000 jobs, the second straight month of better-than- expected gains.


 

January jobs report: Hiring ramps up, unemployment falls to 8.3%

Digg - Business & Finance  Fri, 02/03/2012 - 07:56

American employers substantially stepped up their hiring in January, bringing the unemployment rate down for the fifth month in a row.


 

In Manufacturing, a Plan to Lure Jobs Back to America

NYT > Business  Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:31

Rising wages in developing countries and other factors have made keeping workers in the United States a much more viable option, the Obama administration argues.


 

Private sector's job creation pace stumbles

MSNBC.com: Business  Wed, 02/01/2012 - 07:37

Private employers added 170,000 jobs in January, a new report shows. That's about half the pace needed to dig out of the jobs trench the U.S. is stuck in.


 

For Travel and Tourism, Hiring Is on the Rise, Cautiously

NYT > Business  Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:29

The travel and tourism industry has gained 224,000 jobs since its low point of 7.3 million total jobs in December 2009, the U.S.

Travel Association said.


 

Queries about Romney's jobs record miss bigger point

Topix - Business News  Sun, 01/22/2012 - 06:16

It's a nonsense question. Romney wasn't paid to create jobs. He was paid to create value for investors.


 

In Greek Yogurt, a Boon for New York State

NYT > Business  Thu, 01/12/2012 - 13:44

Sales of Greek yogurt are booming, and leading brands are expanding their operations, and the production jobs they entail, in the state.