The income gap between black and white families has grown as pay for black men has decreased while pay for white women has increased, according to results of three studies released today. The studies are part of the Economic Mobility Project and compared racial pay differences as well as whether children are typically make more [...]
Continue reading …Most Americans who leave their jobs do so because they just don’t feel appreciated. That’s what the U.S. Department of Labor says. Survey takers there said 64 percent of Americans who leave their jobs do it because they’re not feeling appreciated. Furthermore, a Gallup poll that found that 70 percent of Americans say they receive [...]
Continue reading …Small business continued to create Colorado’s new jobs during 2004. The updated Colorado Small Business Profile, released today by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration, shows that small businesses added 25,400 net new jobs during the latest year studied. “Small businesses are Colorado’s job-creating dynamo,” said Dr. Chad Moutray, chief economist [...]
Continue reading …There’s a good chance your waitress is depressed. Nearly 15 percent of women working in the food service industry report having experienced depression in the last year – nearly triple that of their male counterparts, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. And, depression among food workers is among [...]
Continue reading …Light Blue Optics, based in the United Kingdom, has opened a research and development facility in Colorado Springs. The company, which produces holographic laser technology, will employ 12 people initially and has leased office space at 4775 Centennial Blvd.
Continue reading …Claims for unemployment benefits increased by 28,000 last week to reach the highest level in eight months – which was largely unexpected by economists. The U.S. Labor Department said yesterday that applications for benefits hit 337,000 last week, an increase of 28,000 from the week before. That’s the biggest one-week increase since claims jumped 42,000 [...]
Continue reading …The latest fatal and nonfatal injury figures Nonfatal injuries and illnesses, private industry Total recordable cases 4,085,400 in 2006 Cases involving days away from work 1,183,500 in 2006 Cases involving sprains, strains, tears 503,530 in 2005 Cases involving injuries to the back 270,890 in 2005 Cases involving falls 255,750 in 2005 Total fatalities (all sectors) [...]
Continue reading …When seeking new companies to work for, professionals say they most often seek: Advancement opportunity 55% More leadership responsibility 41% Work/life balance 38% Leadership that’s respected/admired 36% Sense of accomplishment 36% Higher salary 28% 401(k) matching 28% Flexible schedule 27% Collaborative environment 22% Performance bonuses 20% Choosing an environmentally friendly company is at the bottom [...]
Continue reading …The Mountain States Employers Council says Colorado workers can expect a slight bump in pay next year – unless they work in Colorado Springs. Overall, the council is projecting a 3.7 percent pay raise next year, up from 3.6 percent given in 2007. But, Colorado Springs employers are expected to only offer a 3.4 percent [...]
Continue reading …About 37 percent of September job cuts were connected to the housing industry, which continues to slump, according to consulting firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. Housing-related layoffs totaled 26,465 during September, while overall layoffs for the month totaled 71,739. The consulting firm considers mortgage lenders, construction companies and real estate firms the industries that make [...]
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