Feb
11
Snowmageddon could cost up to 150,000 jobs in February
February 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
This month's blizzards may be great for those who plow snow, but they are costing us a lot in jobs. Some economists estimate that between 90,000 and 150,000 jobs could be lost in February, just because the snow kept people home from work and stalled hiring during the month. Previously analysts had been expecting good [...]
Aug
14
Bigger Paychecks Are Coming Back
August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
There have been a lot of pay cuts and employee cutbacks, but according to a new survey, more employers are planning to reverse these pay cuts and cutbacks. It's a good sign that employment is improving. Consulting firm Watson Wyatt says that the percentage of employers who will reverse pay cuts jumped to 44% in [...]