Canada Unemployment Highest in 11 Years and US in 25 Years+

"Canada's unemployment rate rose to an 11-year high of 8.4 per cent in May as the country lost 41,800 jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday. The jobless rate was up from eight per cent in April, when the country...

Female Employment in UK at Record Highs

The number of women in the workforce has been on the incline for decades, and employment levels in the UK are now at an all time high. "There are now approximately 13.6 million jobs filled by women, and a similar amount held by men.  But men still have a higher...

Female Soldier makes Miss England final

" Katrina Hodge is a part-time model and a soldier in the British Arm A female soldier who once fought off a suspected Iraqi insurgent has won a place...

McGruff Takes a Bite out of Cyber-Bullying

When I was a kid, the image of an animated dog in a trenchcoat and fedora saying: "Take a bite out of crime." filled me with amusement. Truth is, I have the same reaction today.However, back in my day (I say...

Spreading the media word across the Mexican border

The english-language media market is picking up in Mexico, but it's yet to get online. "Spreading the media word across the Mexican border November 27, 2007 · 1 Comment This story appeared in Campaign Magazine:...

'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' by Sherman Alexie

While I have my issues with Alexie, he is one of the few real Indians read beyond the community.  How well non-Natives will comprehend or are willing to acknowledge is another matter.  - The...

Christmas boost for low-paid workers £3m more for minimum wage enforcement

The vast array of temporary and part-time employees taken on to cover the busy Christmas period are today reminded of their right to be paid at least the national minimum wage. Shops, bars, hotels, restaurants and courier services all see a surge in the number of employees in...

2000 jobs lost in nine-day-old Fiji coup

"Update: 2.30PM A survey has shown that nearly 2000 workers in Fiji have either lost their jobs or are working reduced hours since last week's military coup. The survey by the Fiji Employers Federation shows 180...

New Year, New Resolutions

"As 2006 draws to a close, folks will inevitably ask you, "So, do you have any new year's resolutions?" Don't panic if you don't have an answer; Yahoo! HotJobs does. In fact, we've got five. 1. Resolve to make more money. Make 2007 the year that you give your bottom line a...

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