Current Employment and Work News Today

How to Handle an Employment Gap
Many of us have had periods in our work history when we were not employed. That might be due to going back to school, raising children, illness or job loss. While it might not seem like an issue from the job-seeker's perspective, it can send up red flags to employers. Gaps in your employment history without explanation make potential employers question those periods before having the chance to ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:17:22 -0700

Getting older and going, or going back, to work
The tough job market has been so hard on some Americans that they have dropped out of the running altogether. But here’s a surprising twist: Generally, that’s not been true of older Americans.

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:42:53 -0700

Manufacturing hopes rest on union-supported co-operative ventures
Australian unions have endorsed the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) support for co-operative operations, recognising the critical role they play in advancing the organisation’s Global Employment Agenda and promoting decent work.

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:50:03 -0700

National Ride Your Bike to Work Day Offers Chance to Lower Tax Bill
It?s National Ride Your Bike to Work Day! Riding your bike to work has lots of benefits: It?s cheaper than driving (gas prices are out of control); It helps keep you healthy (something that is increasingly important); and It looks cool (trust me on this, my kids think biking commuters are awesome). You may even ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:29:27 -0700

Pa. jobless rate keeps dropping as more find work
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania dropped slightly last month as more people found work, but the overall size of payrolls remained relatively flat.The state Department of Labor and Industry said Thursday ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:20:15 -0700