Tag Archives: employment

Five Washington Excuses for Ignoring the Jobs Crisis

Les Leopold writes a very good article on the excuses and overhyped misbeliefs for the lack of job creation in America. I believe in some respects the administration has “lost touch” with working class America and the strife of everyday Americans face. This is … Continue reading

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Layoff Kings: The 25 Companies Responsible for 700,000 Lost Jobs

With the unemployment claim rate rising to the highest level in nine months, I felt the time is right for me to post this article. This is a national tragedy. I know one of the companies listed intimately and I … Continue reading

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

How to Address a Layoff on Your Resume

Some really good information from Lisa Vaas How to Address a Layoff on Your Resume.

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Some job-screening tactics challenged as illegal

Screening is fine, however to disqualify someone because of credit in this economy is ridiculous or a past conviction (at least 10+ years) for a minor offense is just as ridiculous.  How can you repair your credit or truly rehabilitate … Continue reading

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

7 New Skills Every Worker Needs

Rick Newman writes a very informative article on essential career skills. 7 New Skills Every Worker Needs – Rick Newman (usnews.com).

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Finding a Job Without a College Degree

Fantastic job search information from Debra Donsten! Finding a Job Without a College Degree.

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Economy sheds more jobs than expected

Bad news, of course. I wonder how many jobs American companies exported jobs to India, the Philippines, and other countries? Economy sheds more jobs than expected – Business – Eye on the Economy – msnbc.com.

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

As Finances Tighten, Furloughs Give Way to Pay Cuts

This is a very sad state of affairs. I can vouch for this because my employer did this to some folks earlier this year. Are the executive leadership of corporations taking pay cuts? I mean real PAY CUTS, not PERK … Continue reading

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Top Ten Countries For Offshoring

This article is dated; six years old. But, if you wanted to know where American jobs are going I am sure this list hasn’t changed all that much. This is where American countries are sending jobs that can be done here, in … Continue reading

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Desperation Grows as Jobless Benefits Run Out

Ms. Jarron’s plight is not unusual, it is becoming commonplace. This is an extremely sad state of affairs. We need to pressure our elected officials to help everyone who is unemployed. We cannot be “snookered” into believing that illegal immigration affects this … Continue reading

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment