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July 2010
Employment News & Advice for the EH&S Profession
Career Food for Thought
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." -- Albert Einstein
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." -- Teddy Roosevelt
In This Issue
July LINE report: Hiring expectations grow slightly in July July 2, 2010 - The recent pattern of incremental job growth in the manufacturing and service sectors is expected to continue in July, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Leading Indicators of National Employment (LINE) survey for July 2010. Read More
The World Cup and Economics 2010 June 13, 2010 - Fascinating analysis by Goldman Sachs of football success, population size and economic growth! GS has combined bookmakers odds with FIFA rankings to give the probability of success. The most likely to winner in 2010 is Brazil followed by Spain, Germany, England and Argentina. Also some world cup trivia and football quotes. Read More
Pension Plans Face More Underfunding June 11, 2010 - Many defined benefit plans have become even more underfunded during the spring of 2010, according to recent estimates from HR consulting firm Mercer. Read More
Ranking the World's Best MBA Programs June 10, 2010 - IESE, a Spanish school, tops The Economist's eighth annual ranking of full-time MBA programs. The others in the top 5 are Institute of Management Development (Switzerland), University Of California ( Haas School), University of Chicago (Booth School) and Harvard Business school. Read More
Hiring Outlook is Positive But Modestly So June 8, 2010 - At least no one is saying “Prosperity is just around the corner.” After Friday’s dismal jobs report, anyone even hinting that might be so would be subject to the same scorn that was heaped upon Herbert Hoover, the president of “rugged individualism,” who probably never actually uttered that phrase, though he came mightily close. Yet despite the disheartening jobs report, news from the field, from the people in the best position to know of hiring plans, continues to point toward recovery. Read More
Brokers Say Group Health Rates Rising for 2011 June 7, 2010 - With health care reform now the law, health plan renewal rates for 2011 are increasing significantly, a survey of U.S. benefit brokers reveals. As a result, employers are looking for ways to cut the cost of group medical benefits. Read More
Unemployment Benefits Expire, Again June 2, 2010 - Once again, jobless benefits for long-term unemployed workers expired on June 2, 2010. Although the U.S. House of Representatives voted on May 28, 2010, to extend jobless benefits through November 2010, the Senate failed to act on the bill before adjourning for a weeklong recess. Read More
Veterans Face Employment Challenges May 28, 2010 - Although they tend to be more organized and driven than other candidates, military veterans are often unsure how their skills translate to the civilian workplace. Consequently, the job search can be daunting. Read More
Chart: Employment Changes By State May 27, 2010 - From March 2010 to April 2010, 18 states had statistically significant increases in employment, while four states experienced statistically significant decreases in employment. This is according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More
The Best Paying Summer Jobs for Teens May 27, 2010 - Forbes' list of the best-paying summer jobs for teens includes the usual suspects, like babysitter, waiter/waitress, lifeguard, and sales associate. However, there are also a few surprises, like caddy and pharmacy technician/associate. Read More
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