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America’s Metropolitan Employment Situation Continues to Improve
Even though private sector job growth was not as apparent in July as it was in other months, many economists were still encouraged by the BLS’ most recent “The Employment Situation” report. The report revealed a steady rise in hiring, as the private sector generated 161,000 new jobs in July, the 41st consecutive month of […] Read Article “America’s Metropolitan Employment Situation Continues to Improve”
Economic Job Growth Doesn’t Hit the Mark in July
July’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment report showed positive job growth with the addition of 162,000 positions and a slightly lowered unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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Three Metropolitan Areas Account for Half of US Job Growth
As has been the case throughout 2013, the BLS released yet another positive “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report in early July. With 277 metropolitan areas recording a year-to-year rise in nonfarm payroll employment, and unemployment decelerating in 253 areas, the report featured a variety of encouraging statistics.
Adecco USA “Work Experience Contest” Winner Announced
Adecco’s Way to Work “Work Experience Contest” has made it possible for nine lucky individuals to experience different vocations all around the world this summer. There were so many great entries that we decided to add a 9th winner! Each of the winners will now embark on a trip to discover many different jobs over […] Read Article “Adecco USA “Work Experience Contest” Winner Announced”
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Jobless Rates Fall in Most Metropolitan Cities
As expected, the United States’ metropolitan employment situation continued to improve in April, according to the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report. Released on May 29th, the report revealed that, from April 2012 to April 2013, unemployment declined in 276 of the nation’s 372 metro areas. Economists encouraged following regional reports