Extended Mass Layoffs (Quarterly). In the third quarter of 2008, employers initiated 1,330 mass layoff events that resulted in the separation of 218,158 workers from their jobs for at least 31 days, according to preliminary figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Layoff events reached their highest level for the third quarter since 2001, while separations reached their highest level since 2003. The total number of layoff events was 312 higher in the third quarter 2008 than the same period a year earlier, and the number of associated separations increased by 58,134. Third quarter 2008 layoff data are preliminary and are subject to revision.

MrTed Ltd., a recognized talent acquisition solutions firm, announced a strategic alliance with eQuest, the global posting and Internet recruitment management services firm allowing for eQuest job postings will be integrated to MrTed's newly released SmartRecruiters.

Human Capital Source recently unveiled its human capital management system, HCM:21. Developed over 18 months this new model for strategic management, organizations is designed to more effectively manage talent and technology investments.

Privately owned Supermarket Chain Stater Bros. announced the Grand Opening of the Company's new 17,000 square foot Human Resources Building, which incorporates all the Stater Bros. Human Resources Departments.

Curtin & Associates, a Human Resource consulting firm based in Los Angeles, CA has announced that Texas-based Profiles International is one of their Los Angeles area marketing representatives offering employee assessment and development testing services for their clients. The firm also represents HR Plus, which offers drug testing, applicant verification and investigation services.

Futurestep releases The Strategic Talent Acquisition Report, a quarterly thought leadership publication highlighting real-world challenges, practical solutions and strategic best practices in enterprise talent acquisition. The newsletter was released in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific in coordination with the upcoming global launch of the company's Strategic Talent Acquisition branding campaign.

Local Companies Offer Training, Employment Opportunities For Young People Companies Join Forces With Public Schools.

A Job in Pictures
Job seekers wait in a long line to enter last week's job fair sponsored by Monster.com in NYC, Retailers say they have seen a surge in the number of applicants seeking holiday work--many of them laid off from other industries--just as the sector is shrinking because of store closures and liquidations.

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