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Competitive offices spur idea thieves
There are thieves on the loose in offices across the country. They're called idea thieves, taking the best from their colleagues and claiming those ideas for themselves. Comment?
Make your holiday job permanent
As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some of these seasonal employees are already wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? And, in this economy, can I? Retailers who are typically big seasonal employers are suffering through a prolonged slump in consumer spending that's forced many to cut back ... Comment?
Turning a holiday job into a permanent position
As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some of these seasonal employees are already wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? And, in this economy, can I? Personnel consultants and company executives say there are plenty of opportunities for hard-working seasonal employees to stay on even after the new ... Comment?
Turn seasonal position into a permanent one
NEW YORK a ' As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some of these seasonal employees are already wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? And, in this economy, can I? Retailers who are typically big seasonal employers are suffering through a prolonged slump in consumer spending thata TMs forced many to ... Comment?
Agency to bring $64 million in salaries to region
When the Defense Intelligence Agency brings an estimated 800 employees to Rivanna Station in September, it will join the nearly $110 million defense-related industry already headquartered in Central Virginia. Comment?
Downsize, dona t cancel holiday party
I n looking at the bottom line and the outlook for the coming months, you might be tempted to forgo the annual holiday celebration. Comment?
Applicants can scare off employers
Job hunters, here's insight into what employers hate about your applications. Ann Mann, who advises people in job-transition programs at Lee Hecht Harrison in Overland Park, Kan., collected pet peeves from a "recruiters' roundtable." The hirers' biggest gripes: Applicants who apply for several positions at the same company at the same time. Comment?
Technology Vendors and Service Providers
Date Relevance Nov 20, 2009 Market Service: Manufacturing Operations Performance management and linking manufacturing and business performance together is a high priority. Comment?
Total nonagricultural employment in Texas increased by 41,700 positions in October with significant increases in Professional and Business Services and Education and Health Services. Comment?
Unemployment benefits, joblessness rise
Comal County business leaders and Texas Workforce Commission representatives say they are taking extra steps to help the area's unemployed as those receiving unemployment benefits reaches a record high statewide and is double 2008 numbers in Comal County. Comment?
Career gaps: How to explain time out of work
Employment gaps on resumes can present obstacles for job seekers trying to present a consistent work history. Comment?
El Paso jobless rate dips: Too soon to call it trend, expert says
Unemployment declined slightly in El Paso in October to 9.5 percent, new data show. 6 comments
The number of Texans looking for work last month increased despite gains in most employment sectors. Comment?
Federal PD Wins Health Costs for Same-Sex Spouse in a Legal End-Runa
Federal PD Wins Health Costs for Same-Sex Spouse in 'Legal End-Run' A federal public defender, thwarted in an earlier effort to enroll his same-sex spouse in his employer's health coverage plan, has won a ruling requiring his employer to pay him for the costs of obtaining outside insurance. Comment?
Has anyone at work ever stolen your ideas? A Plain Dealer poll
If you have a good idea, someone is probably out to steal it. In a survey of 444 workers by OfficeTeam, a staffing service, 29 percent of workers said they have been bothered by a co-worker taking credit for their ideas, according to Scripps Howard News Service. Comment?
Waco's jobless rate dips below 7 percent; seasonal jobs going fast
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The local unemployment rate continues to plod downward, likely helped by companies filling seasonal jobs that are being snapped up quickly. Comment?
Texas adds 41,700 jobs in October; jobless rate edges up
Texas added 41,700 jobs in October, with education, health, and professional and business services leading the way, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday. Comment?
Texas gains jobs even as unemployment rate still rises to 8.3%
The Texas economy threw off mixed signals in October, with expanding payrolls but a rising unemployment rate. Comment?
Don't exaggerate on your resume
... of Managing Your Career For Dummies(r) and Job Hunting For Dummies(r), 2nd Edition. His most recent book is Human Resources Kit For Dummies(r), 2nd Edition. Comment?
Texas' unemployment rate inched up to 8.3 percent in October while the state bucked a yearlong trend by adding jobs, officials said Friday. Comment?