Jobs Report: New Jobs are Predominantly Low-Wage Jobs Typically Filled by Women
5/13/2013
The New York Times reports, as the U.S. is reporting job growth, many of the new jobs being added are in low-waged fields typically filled by women. Higher wage jobs and generally stable, decent paying jobs continue to be lost.
The Times also reports that the sequester is adding to this loss of good jobs with good benefits.
Read more here - http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/04/opinion/jobs...
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Politico Reports - Sequester is hitting small businesses the hardest
5/13/2013
It should come as no surprise that the sequester is hitting small businesses.
Politico reports --
“The small businesses are going to be the ones that feel the most immediate affects as these government budget cuts come down, because contrary to popular notion, government spending does affect private-sector jobs,” Sen. Mary Landrieu, chairwoman of the Small Business and Entreprene...
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Through the Federal Hiring Maze
1/9/2012
The federal hiring process received a great deal of attention in 2010 and 2011 with the Obama administration’s efforts to make the process simpler and more applicant-friendly. Many agencies rose to the challenge and implemented improvements. Yet, job candidates have indicated that while their overall experience has improved, more can be done.
Earlier this year, the Office of Personnel...
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