Archive for February, 2007


Job Search - Nonfarm job growth fuels Tri-Cities economy

Nonfarm job growth fuels Tri-Cities economyTri-City Herald - She expects a spurt in agriculture and hospitality sector employment in the coming months. Schau also expects the $231 million expansion of the Coyote Ridge Correction Center in Connell will generate about 350 construction jobs in 2007. Later, the
Business BriefingSeattle Post Intelligencer - TUPELO, […]

Human Resources - HBOS joins bank profits bonanza

HBOS joins bank profits bonanzaThis is Money - David Fisher, the bank’s director of group human resources, said: ‘This recognises the hard work our thousands of colleagues put in day after day helping our customers.’ The payout also received the seal of approval from union bosses at Accord and
Federal judge hears Bowers, […]

Health Care - As Talent Wars Escalate, U.S. Employers Rate ‘Retention’ as the

As Talent Wars Escalate, U.S. Employers Rate ‘Retention’ as theMSN MoneyCentral - For employees who are assuming greater fiscal responsibility for their health care decisions, retirement planning, and overall financial protection, workplace benefits offerings can be critical for helping them build a safety net based on their
McGillvray’s bill on insurance mandates passesBillings […]

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College Fair offers aid to students, parents  The Appleton Post-Crescent - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago Mary Roenz, a guidance counselor at Manawas Little Wolf High School, doesnt miss a chance to remind sophomores and juniors to do some serious thinking about college.Save
College lab gives boost to students learning English  Napa Valley Register - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago […]

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European Retail Sales Fall on German Tax Increase (Update1)  Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) — European retail sales dropped for a second month in February after a tax increase discouraged German shoppers, the Bloomberg purchasing managers index showed.Save
New EEOC Publication Addresses Employment of Health Care Workers with Disabilities  Kansas City InfoZine - 1 hour, […]

Health Care - Krog put on waivers, next move is unclear

Krog put on waivers, next move is unclearGreenwich Time - They will try to improve the team without surrendering prospects such as defenseman Marc Staal, forward Brandon Dubinsky and goaltender Al Montoya. The NHL trading deadline is today. Krog, a healthy scratch for the past seven games, was acquired off
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On the job  Louisville Courier-Journal - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago Crush on co-worker? Infatuation common Want your next big date to be with the co-worker one cubicle over? You’re not alone. The majority of office workers have some kind of crush on a fellow employee, according to a recent survey from SnagAJob.com.Save

Human Resources - Outstanding in the field

Outstanding in the fieldMontreal Gazette - The 14-year-old “Best Managed” national awards program recognizes companies that have implemented world-class business practices and have met the challenges of new technology, globalization, brand management, human resources and growth with

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Nearly 1 in 6 Americans receive public assistance  Contra Costa Times - 48 minutes ago The welfare state is bigger than ever despite a decade of policies designed to wean poor people from public aid. The number of families receiving cash benefits from welfare has plummeted since the government imposed time limits on the payments a decade […]

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Business events  San Jose Mercury News - 52 minutes ago Sunday, Feb. 25 Fair Oaks Toastmasters. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Fair Oaks Apartments, Media Room, 655 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale. Free. (408) 806-7624.Save
) A little birdie says Minnesota is fourth on an informal list for potential NASCAR expansion, behind New York City, …  Pioneer Press - 1 hour, […]