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interbiznet's Roving Reporter is Still on the Ground in Chicago Last week was wonderful! I was hold up at the Intercontinental in downtown Chicago. I swam in the pool that Johnny Weissmuller used to swim in to rehab his leg before he became Tarzan. The very same pool that harbored the pods in the movie, Cocoon, and a scene from Al Capone. Now, I realize that I should have shot a interview pool side that included the lavish tile work and stained glass windows. Next time. Walking out the front door put you on Michigan Ave which features great food and shopping. Ok, now for the important part. The R4 Conference was a total treat. Each of the speakers were captivating and informative. I got to hear many new angles on topics that are essential to understanding the future of the work force. Each segment dove tailing perfectly into the next. (Read more) Reveille and Hyperbole Employment Situation for August 2008. The unemployment rate rose from 5.7 to 6.1 percent in August, and non-farm payroll employment continued to trend down (-84,000), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. In August, employment fell in manufacturing and employment services, while mining and health care continued to add jobs. Average hourly earnings rose by 7 cents, or 0.4 percent, over the month. Productivity and Costs (R) for Second Quarter 2008 Revised. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported revised productivity data--as measured by output per hour of all persons--for the second quarter of 2008. The seasonally adjusted annual rates of productivity change in the second quarter are: 4.3 percent in both the business sector and in the nonfarm business sector. In both sectors, the second-quarter productivity gains were larger than the preliminary estimates reported on August 8. In manufacturing, the revised productivity changes are: -2.2 percent in manufacturing, -4.5 percent in durable goods manufacturing, and 0.2 percent in nondurable goods manufacturing. The Monster Employment Index rose moderately in August, adding two points, as a majority of industries, occupations, and regions registered increased online job availability, suggesting that U.S. employers began gearing up for the late-summer and fall hiring season. During August, online job availability rose in 14 of the Index's 20 industry categories and in 13 of the 23 occupational categories measured. However, on a year-over-year basis, the Index remained down 14 percent from a year ago. iCIMS reports several exciting developments, one of them being its recent nomination to the 2008 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in North America. iCIMS was among the 5000 companies recognized by Inc. magazine and Inc.com for its growth over the past 3 years, ranking 1,150 on the list with a 3-year growth rate of 325%. Under the terms of a new marketing and content partnership, job seekers visiting the onTargetjobs network of local career sites under RegionalHelpWanted.com and bizjournals.com will be able to view new career opportunities for college students and recent graduates and CollegeRecruiter.comCollegeRecruiter.com will be able to reach a new and expanded audience. Gannett Co., Inc. has bought 10% of CareerBuilder.com from Tribune Company for $135 million. After this acquisition, Gannett owns 50.8% of the career site and Tribune Company owns 30.8%. WorkingCouples.com lists jobs specifically for couples throughout North America and around the world. Searches are conducted by job type or location. Some positions are suited for entire families, and many allow pets. Download a free white paper of HR Compliance Avoiding Costly Fines: A 2008 Guide to Compliance Mandates. From Sage Abra HRMS.
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