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US / The top 5 legal issues currently facing employers
Following XpertHR’s recent launch in the US, legal editor Michael Cardman discusses the changing legal landscape and reveals the top five issues that US employers are facing. 1 Social media The proliferation of social media poses risks and rewards for employers. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can help employers to spread brand awareness, recruit new employees … Continue reading
US / Employment among young people at lowest level since 1950s
Nearly 6.5 million U.S. teens and young adults are neither in school nor in the workforce, veering toward chronic underemployment as adults and failing to gain the skills employers need in the 21st century, according to a new KIDS COUNT® report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Many of these young people, ranging from ages … Continue reading
Airports / 19 million jobs were located within 10 miles of major american airports
As our Richard Florida pointed out in a series of posts last spring, airports play a “substantial role” in the economic growth of American cities. Their ability to facilitate the movement of goods and people may influence urban development as much as highways, railroads, and seaports did in previous centuries. They may also rival nearby … Continue reading
US / 100 Small Businesses have created more than 73,000 jobs between 2008 and 2011
Small businesses will put Americans back to work. That’s what Eric Schurenberg, editor-in-chief at Inc. magazine, told us. That’s also why he decided to come up with his own list of the top small businesses that are creating the most jobs right now. “The Inc. 500 list has been around since the early 80’s,” Schurenberg said. “So why … Continue reading
Melbourne / Once known as a ”doughnut city” but jobs shift back from suburbs
MELBOURNE’S CBD is defining the city – it has become the employment giant sucking jobs from the suburbs, transforming property prices and demanding better rail services to the centre of town. Melbourne was once known as a ”doughnut city”, because businesses and activity were retreating from Melbourne’s sleepy core. But now, the city’s changing employment … Continue reading
US / The recession has not affected all Americans equally
The recession has not affected all Americans equally. While overall unemployment hovers around 8 percent, the reality was much different depending on your racial and ethnic background. African-Americans had an unemployment rate of 14.1 percent, nearly double the rate of whites at 7.2 percent. Hispanics had the second highest unemployment rate at 10.2 percent. And … Continue reading
US / More Would Opt for a Business Job Than a Gov’t Job
By 60% to 35%, more U.S. adults would rather work for a business than for government, unchanged from January 2010. Among those currently employed for pay, preferences are similar: 63% would rather work for business and 33% for government. Source: More in U.S. Would Opt for a Business Job Than a Gov’t Job.
Singapore / Retirement and Re-employment Act – Employers are now required to offer re-employment
Since 1 January 2012, the Retirement Age Act (RAA) has been replaced by the Retirement and Re-employment Act (RRA). Like the RAA, the RRA also covers all employees who are Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Under the RRA, the statutory minimum retirement age is still 62, but employers are now required to offer re-employment to … Continue reading
Australia / Reserve Bank Cuts Key Rate to Match Half-Century Low
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its benchmark interest rate to the half-century low set during the 2009 global recession as hiring falters and an elevated currency hurts industries such as manufacturing and tourism. Governor Glenn Stevens and his board reduced the overnight cash-rate target by a quarter percentage point to 3 percent, the central … Continue reading
South Africa / State’s fund creates only 745 jobs in 18 months
Since its launch last year, the government’s R9bn Jobs Fund has placed 745 unemployed youths into jobs through one of the projects that have benefited from the fund. The fund, promised by President Jacob Zuma last year in his state of the nation address and launched in June, provides grants to government departments, companies, municipalities … Continue reading
Tool: 64 Interview Questions and Answers
Click on the question to get to the answer Question 1 Tell me about yourself. Question 2 What are your greatest strengths? Question 3 What are your greatest weaknesses? Question 4 Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of. Question 5 Why are … Continue reading
Louisiana / Largest manufacturing investment in state’s history would create over 7,000 jobs
Today Sasol Ltd. announced plans to invest between $16 billion and $21 billion in an integrated GTL and ethane cracker complex in Westlake. The facility is expected to create roughly 1,253 direct jobs and roughly 5,886 indirect jobs. The historic project is double the size of the capital investment originally announced by Governor Jindal and … Continue reading
Ireland / Shannon Airport / Up to 850 jobs would be created next year
UP to 850 jobs are earmarked for the aviation sector when Shannon airport becomes an independent facility at the end of the year. The Government has revealed that on December 31 Shannon will separate from Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), leaving the authority saddled with €100m worth of debt. The airport will be merged with a … Continue reading
Europe / Global Monitoring for Environment and Security will create 83 000 jobs says European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani
GMES, Global Monitoring for Environment and Security, the European Commission’s earth observation programme will create 83 000 jobs in Europe by 2030. This is the result of a study presented by European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani today during the London conference “European Space Solutions”, an initiative of the European Commission, hosted by the UK Space Agency. … Continue reading
Australia / Brisbane Children’s Hospital cuts 99 full-time jobs
Jobs are being shed at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane as part of a bid to save taxpayers $15 million. Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service has confirmed it is cutting 99 full-time jobs, or five per cent of the workforce. This will see positions reduced at the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Child … Continue reading
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