EPA Announces 6 International Priorities
The Environmental Protection Agency, collaborating with international partners to protect human health and increase environmental enforcement, recently announced its top six international priorities. Read More
When Will Employment Join the Recovery?
A surprising number of reports indicate that not only have hiring plans made a significant leap in the second quarter of the year, but increasingly more employers have a favorable – if not optimistic – hiring outlook for the next 12 months. At the same time, while more companies are seeing business pick up, they [...]
Q&A: Debbie Shalom on Changing Jobs
In this edition of Expert’s Corner, career management coach and outplacement trainer Debbie Shalom offers tips on assessing your career change, perfecting your résumé and avoiding common interview mistakes. Read More
Tips for Making a Career Transition
The majority of people will change careers at some point in their lives, but a challenging economic climate can make the process more difficult. Here we offer some strategies to help make your career transition a smooth one. Read More
Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Skilled-Trades Positions Hardest to Fill Despite Urgent Need
Plus: U.S. Growth Slowed in Q2, Trade Policies Become Stricter and Automotive M&As Increase. Read More
Light Friday: Toxic Office Fridges
Plus: The Girl Whose Lemonade Stand Was Shut Down and a Look at Dark Matter. Read More
Durable Goods Show Mixed Results in July
Following two consecutive months of decline, new orders for manufactured durable goods picked up again in July due to a boost in transportation equipment, though the month’s narrow gains may not be enough to sustain continued growth. Read More
How Many Suppliers are in the Global Supply Chain?
Anecdotal evidence that a significant number of suppliers have “gone bust” over the past year abounds. How many are left? New research suggests much fewer than just two years ago. Read More
Global Steel Production Slows in July
Worldwide steel production declined again in July, continuing a downward trend in total monthly output, though production remained above its prior-year level, according to the World Steel Association. Read More
Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: U.S. May Lose Lead in Nanotech
Plus: GM Files for Landmark IPO, Workplace Fatalities Fall in 2009 and Jobless Claims Hit Nine-Month High. Read More