Who’s Hiring? Week of 9/25/09

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment...

Using Social Media as an HR Tool

If you’re a business owner, have you considered the myriad of ways that social networking sites can help you in your hiring decisions? Given the number of individuals using social networks like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, it’s almost foolish not to do a little...

Hire Your Friends: 6 Reasons to Give it a Shot

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Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years

"Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years Dec 5, 2008 Economy Dec 5, 3:22 PM (ET) By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) - Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years,...

Is it improper to have politically motivated hiring at the US Justice Departm...

Despite the American right to expect equal treatment under the law, that is, without regard to  political beliefs, US Citizens would expect blind justice distribution. However, the following article by Christian Science Monitor tells of a worring hiring practice at...

Coca-Cola announces hiring freeze

Squeezed by the weak American economy, Coca-Cola has imposed a temporary hiring freeze in the United States. The company recently cut its outlook for the quarter, citing a decline in the popularity of 20-ounce pop...

Chicago's Hispanic Democratic Organization Disbands

¿Cuando llegara el dia de mi suerte? As I walk in the darkness the light of my lantern barely lights a path. When will real leadership guide the Latino community?"Once the most powerful and feared patronage army in Mayor Richard Daley's political organization, the...

Unemployed People with Disabilities Offered Flexible Employment Opportunity i...

"In the face of tough economic conditions, Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com), the largest online community designed for people touched by disabilities, has taken a unique step by hiring its own online...

Disaboom Offers Jobs to Community Members to Tackle High Unemployment for Peo...

"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 67 percent of people with disabilities are unemployed, making them the largest unemployed population in America. To create employment opportunities for this population,...

Want to Give Googlers a Nice Meal and a Massage?

I got all Googly-eyed when I saw that the search giant spends $72 million on feeding its employees. It confirms what I've always said: the way to the top of Google's search results is through the stomachs of its...

Bob Barr, a former GOP congressman, is running for president as a Libertarian

Some analysts are saying Barr could prove a spoiler for the candidacy of John McCain, stealing votes from the fiscal conservative wing of the party who have been made uncomfortable by McCain's overtures to the...

Indian filmmakers in Cannes discuss money but not quality

"India's independent filmmakers are joining forces at 61st Cannes 2008 despite the fact that this is, arguably, the worst year for Indian cinema at Cannes. Indian films in each category are conspicuous by their...

American Airlines freezes hiring

Another blow to an ailing Airline Industry, This latest announcement by American Airlines comes just one day after Columbus based Skybus announced they were closing leaving passengers stranded. High fuel costs are...

Woman Beaten for "Witchcraft"

A woman was hired as a traditional healer in rural India, but, when the client's wife didn't get better, things got ugly." Nishant Tiwari, a police official in northeastern India, said a journalist who filmed the beating called him Thursday to report the incident, which took...

Clinton Takes Page from Giuliani Playbook

"Clinton Takes Page from Giuliani Playbook Hillary: Al-Qaeda watching US election DOVER, New Hampshire (AFP) — Hillary Clinton on Monday warned that Al-Qaeda watched US elections, urging Americans not to risk electing an inexperienced president, in her latest implicit swipe...

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