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Canadian employment edged up in April (UPI)OTTAWA, May 9 (UPI) -- Canada's employment rose slightly in April by 19,000 full-time and self-employed positions, Statistics Canada reported Friday.
Canadian Employment Increases More Than Expected, Trade Surplus Widens (Nasdaq)(RTTNews) - Statistics Canada released the results of its Canadian labor force survey for the month of April on Friday, with employment increasing by more than economists had been expected. The agency also released a separate report showing a wider than expected Canadian trade surplus.
Canadian employment edged up in April (Moldova.org)Canada's employment rose slightly in April by 19,000 full-time and self-employed positions, Statistics Canada reported Friday.However, because more people entered the work force, the unemployment rate also inched up to 6.1 percent in April, the agency said.The gain in employment represents a 0.5 percent increase to 64.5 percent of the population. In April, manufacturing employment continued ...
Employment Rate at Record High (Voice of the Common Man)The employment rate in the province stands at a record high 52.6 per cent with the addition of 24 hundred new jobs in April. But the unemployment rate increased from 12.6 per cent in March to 13.2 per cent last month.
Forex - Canadian dollar strengthens on employment gain UPDATE (Sharewatch)(Adds analysts' comments) LONDON (Thomson Financial) - The Canadian dollar strengthened after employment data showed a bigger-than-expected gain in April, despite a rise in the unemployment rate.
Sudden drop in employment big surprise (Scoop.co.nz)Employers are surprised at the size and suddenness of the drop in the employment figures released today. Alasdair Thompson, Chief executive of the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) said: "We were expecting unemployment to rise but the speed of the reversal has taken us by surprise.
Australian Employment Rises for Record 18th Month (Update4) (Bloomberg.com)May 8 (Bloomberg) -- Australian employment rose in April by twice as much as economists forecast as BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group hired workers to meet China's demand for iron ore and coal.
New Zealand Employment Falls by Most in 19 Years (Update4) (Bloomberg.com)May 8 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand's employment fell by the most in 19 years in the first quarter as plunging business confidence prompted companies to fire workers, adding to signs economic growth has stalled.
Magic Valley Makes Employment Progress According Labor Dept. (KMVT Twin Falls)According to the Idaho Department of Labor, the Magic Valley has made excellent progress in employment over the past ten years and a new task force hopes to maintain it.
Labour & Employment (Mondaq)It is well established that employees who are constructively dismissed may have a duty to mitigate their damages by remaining in the altered position for a period of time while they search for other employment.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-09 09:00 Dillistone wins software system contract from Singapore executive search firm (Interactive Investor)LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Dillistone Group Plc. said it has won a contract from Singapore-based retained executive search firm HR Partners for the implementation of FILEFINDER 8 software system and an ongoing support contract.
Atlanta's Latin American Association Selects Leadership Search Firm, Aldebaran Associates, To Identify New Executive ... (PRWeb)The award-winning nonprofit Latin American Association continues to provide a wide array of programs and services that focus on youth academic achievement, education and prevention, and assistance to families with urgent needs while searching for a new Executive Director. The critical management position is open and the Atlanta-based executive search firm, Aldebaran Associates, has been ...
NightHawk Radiology Holdings' 1st-quarter profit falls on severance, executive search costs (Canadian Business)COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - Radiology services provider NightHawk Radiology Holdings Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter profit plunged on severance payments and costs to search for a new chief financial officer.
Dr. Neil Turok Appointed Executive Director of Perimeter Institute (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)The Board of Directors of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Neil Turok to the position of Executive Director. The appointment, effective October 1st, comes with the unanimous endorsement of the Institute's Board following an extensive search and the unanimous recommendation of the Search Committee composed of Perimeter Institute ...
So, What Is 'Plan C' for Microsoft Search? (Wired News)Microsoft isn't saying much -- though Bill Gates does keep saying they are going to go it alone now. But having attempted to independently create a search that would rival Google, and then to try to buy into the game by taking over Yahoo, what exactly is "Plan C?"
Coming Search Marketing Webcasts From SMN (Search Engine Land)Our sister site, Search Marketing Now , is offering a nice mix of free webcasts later this month, ranging from dealing with big PPC campaigns, big brand SEO and bridging the offline-online gap in analytics. SMN webcasts run about 40-50 minutes and start at 1 PM Eastern Time. Here's more about each one: Click to continue reading...
Board to seek out more search firms (Ventura County Star)After reviewing three proposals this week, the Ventura County Board of Education has decided to seek out more executive search firms before deciding how to replace outgoing Superintendent Charles Weis.
El Paso Electric starts search for new CEO (El Paso Times)The El Paso Electric board of directors has hired an executive search firm and has now begun the process of looking for a new CEO, the company's outgoing board chairman said Wednesday after the company's annual shareholders' meeting.
Dr. Neil Turok Appointed Executive Director of Perimeter Institute (Newswise)The Board of Directors of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Neil Turok to the position of Executive Director.
Women's shelter CEO has resigned (The Indianapolis Star)Danville » For the second time in a little over a year, Sheltering Wings, a domestic abuse center in Danville, must search for a new chief executive officer. |
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