Want to hire a veteran? Office of Veterans Services tells you how, and gives 10 reasons why you should
The anemic national economy and sluggish jobs outlook have hurt just about everyone but liquor manufacturers and repo men, but the pain has definitely not been shared equally. Now, with the war in Afghanistan more than 10 years old and the Iraqi campaign winding down, a new problem is facing soldiers far away from the battlefield. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate among post-9/11-era veterans (those who have left active duty since 2001) rose .4% in October, up to 12.1% from 11.7%.
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Best Workplaces Focus on Benefits and Culture
As reported in the pages of In Business magazine.
When you compile a list of what makes an organization a "Best Company" to work for, stability, trust, and a respectful corporate culture conducive to strong job performance all are weaved into a mosaic that is most attractive to prospective employees.
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From CNN to crack addiction and recovery: Best-selling author Moyers has advice for employers who face the grim specter of substance abuse
William Moyers knows that addiction is a disease that doesn’t pass you over just because you’re an accomplished professional. Seventeen years sober, he’s a recovering addict who hit bottom while at the top of his profession, working as a journalist for CNN.
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Current HR game plan is one of wait and see
As reported in the pages of In Business magazine.
Game planning for the sea of change that continues to wash ashore has human resource departments primed to make adjustments, primarily when gathering the various pieces to the puzzle that is the
Affordable Care Act.
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