In recent BLS reports, it has been reported that the healthcare industry is one of the industries that is thriving in the lagging economy and job market. Not too long ago, Spark News reported that the healthcare...
Archive - December 2011
A Look On US Economy and Job Growth
Editor-in-chief of The Central New York Business Journal Adam Rombel discusses the U.S. job market and the unemployment shifts. He makes note of how the unemployment rate was lowered back in October, but explains that...
Wind Energy Jobs at Jeopardy
Thousands of wind energy jobs are at risk as Congress refuses to come to a tax credit decision in a timely manner. Much like year’s past, Congress has not yet decided on whether they will extend tax credits for...
Solar Energy Creating Jobs
Back in October, Spark News discussed how green jobs were increasing. The desire for more green energy options and in some states the law’s demand for them sent an upward surge of energy efficient jobs. This...
Black Women in the Workplace
For the longest time, women were fighting for rights equal to those of men. Presently, women continue their equality fight as they work towards getting pay equal to that of men. There always seems to be something they...
Job Market Is Hard On Veterans
The war in Iraq has officially been called off, but there is still a battle awaiting veterans when they return home. The men and women coming back from the Middle-East who were fighting for their country and are now...
Don’t Make These Career Mistakes During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of fun, family and hopefully relaxation. For others, especially those that are not Christian, the Christmas season can be annoying and infuriating. However, no matter what religious standards you...
Manual Labor Jobs Yield More Money Than You Think
We live in times where college degrees are virtually expected four years after teenager students graduate high school. We also live in times where a college degree can be just another piece of paper – one which...
Teens Struggle in the Market Too
At this point, our ears are used to hearing about the lagging job market and how difficult it is to get a job. Working adults have lost their jobs and recent graduates are scrambling to find their first jobs out of...
Annual Review Check List
Year-end performance reviews are always a stressful time for employees, but a high-performing worker should have a general idea of what’s going to be discussed and everyone should always be prepared. First and...
