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Majorities of Americans Continue to Believe Teacher Pay Too Low
added: 14-06-2009

As the economic recession continues one area that could be impacted is education as states and localities look to trim costs and cut budgets. Compared to last year, however, perception of the quality of education in both the country as a whole and Americans’ local areas is holding steady, but it is overall not considered excellent or very good.
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Employers Share the Most Unconventional Tactics Job Seekers Have Used to Get Their Attention
added: 14-06-2009

Facing the most difficult job market in decades, some job seekers have resorted to using unconventional methods to stand out from the crowd. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, nearly one-in-five hiring managers (18 percent) reported that they are seeing more job seekers try unusual tactics to capture their attention in 2009 compared to last year. This is up from 12 percent of hiring managers who said the same in 2008 as compared to previous years.
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Social Media an Increasingly Important Tool in Keeping Employees Engaged During Tough Economic Times
added: 13-06-2009

Employers faced with reduced communication budgets and resources are turning to social media to keep their workforce engaged, according to a survey.
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When It Comes To Staying Cool, Americans Won’t Sweat the Economy
added: 13-06-2009

These days people are cutting costs wherever they can. But when it comes to air conditioning, Americans can’t stand the heat.
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2008 U.S. Charitable Giving Estimated to be $307.65 Billion
added: 13-06-2009

Charitable giving in the United States exceeded $300 billion for the second year in a row in 2008, according to Giving USA 2009. Donations to charitable causes in the United States reached an estimated $307.65 billion in 2008, a 2 percent drop in current dollars over 2007.
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US Job Openings and Labor Turnover: April 2009
added: 12-06-2009

On the last business day of April, job openings in the U.S. numbered 2.5 million, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The job openings level was at its lowest point since the series began in December 2000. The hires rate (3.1 percent) was unchanged in April and remained low.
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An 'Entrepreneurial Workforce' Critical to America's Future Success in the Global Economy
added: 12-06-2009

A new report from the Junior Achievement Innovation Initiative (JAII) and Gallup shows that employers (those responsible for hiring decisions) and employees alike believe that America's workforce needs to become more "entrepreneurial" in order for the country to remain competitive in the global marketplace and that K-12 classrooms are the place to start teaching entrepreneurship. This is in line with President Barack Obama's call for "entrepreneurship" to be included with "problem-solving" and "critical thinking" as 21st century skills to be incorporated into education standards and assessments.
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Americans Postponing Marriage, Divorce, Children Because of Economy
added: 12-06-2009

The slow economy is causing many Americans to postpone some major life decisions - including having children, getting married or getting a divorce.
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Health Reform "Exchange" Plan Would Restructure Health Insurance Market
added: 12-06-2009

A key element being discussed as part of health reform - the creation of a health insurance exchange that would offer new forms of insurance pooling, combined with an individual mandate and guaranteed issue - would restructure the health insurance market and has major implications for the existing employment-based benefits system that provides the majority of Americans with health coverage, according to a study released by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
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Economic Downturn Rattles Younger Workers While Older Employees Tough It Out
added: 11-06-2009

Younger workers are bearing the brunt of the current economic crisis, while older employees show greater resiliency in a recession-battered workplace where employers seek to do more with less, according to a new study by Boston College's Sloan Center on Aging & Work.
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