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4 O’Clock Fodder: Alabama’s more popular than Auburn, or so says U.S. News & World Report (Mobile Press-Register)

Which is more popular among students, the University of Alabama or Auburn University? U.S.

Wanted: Indianapolis Customer Service Professionals (redOrbit)

INDIANAPOLIS, March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the fact that Indianapolis’ unemployment rate hit 9.1 percent in December, Adecco USA’s Indianapolis career center is seeking nearly 150 customer service professionals for a major medical diagnostics company located on the Northeast side. The professional services industry is on an upward trend with the addition or thousands of jobs over the last few …

Survey: O.C./L.A. hiring outlook improving (Orange County Register)

More employers in the Orange County/Los Angeles area will be adding to staff during the second quarter and a few will be laying off, but most are going to keep their headcounts where they are, according to Manpower’s Employment Outlook Survey.

IR’s announcement catches many unaware Credit union will not be affected by plant closing (The Daily & Sunday Review)

ATHENS - The announcement Monday that Ingersoll Rand would be closing its doors in December came as a shock Monday to most of the people in the area.”I was really devastated when I heard the news,” Athens Borough Mayor George Whyte said about the situat

Career Partners International – Houston Introduces Dynamic Personal Performance Improvement – 7 Weeks to Increased … (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Responding to the demand to accomplish more with fewer resources, Career Partners International – Houston has introduced a proven program to help individuals and organizations dramatically improve performance and productivity. The Personal Leadership & Productivity Program has been completely updated for today’s busy leaders and employees. The 7 – week program delivered in 2-hour sessions weekly …

Layoff numbers dropping across nation, and Minnesota picture even better

By Brad Allen Published Thu, Mar 4 2010 10:05 am In another sign that unemployment may be bottoming out, nationwide layoff announcements in February fell to the lowest level since 2006, and the news is even better for Minnesota.

US Service Sector Growth Accelerates in February

More good news came from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas which said that companies announced about 42,000 layoffs in February…

Royal Bank Q1 profit up 35%

The Canadian Press The Toronto stock market appeared heading for a slightly higher open amid positive employment news and hopes of a solution to Greece’s financial crisis after the government unveiled further tough measures to reduce borrowing.

Rotometrics Lays Off 90 Employees 27min

RotoMetrics, Inc. has announced the decision to consolidate its North American Solid Die manufacturing process.

All eyes on the job market

A wave of disappointing economic reports has revived fears that the recovery is unsustainable, upping the ante for this week’s batch of economic news, including the big February jobs report Friday.