Job cut announcements by U.S.-based companies rose 17% in April from March, as employers in retail and financial services continued to shed workers, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Employers reported plans to shed 40,298 workers last month, according to Challenger’s monthly report. That was up from 34,399 in March and 6% higher … Continue reading
Private-sector employment increased by 220,000 from March to April, on a seasonally adjusted basis. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at ADP National Employment Report – April 2014 | NER. Private-sector jobs growth strongest in five months Private-sector hiring picked up in April, with employers adding the most jobs in five months, springing … Continue reading