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Best Performing Labor Markets Found in Western States

added: 29-08-2008

America's Western states dominate the rankings in a new study comparing the performance of labor markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Salary Increase Budgets Below 4 percent for 2008 and 2009

added: 29-08-2008

Salary increase budgets average 3.80 percent in 2008 across non-exempt, exempt, and executive employee categories, while salary increase budgets for non-exempt hourly employees come in lower at 3.70 percent, The Conference Board reports.

Bloomberg PMI Signals Further Decline in Euro Retail Sales

added: 28-08-2008

The latest Bloomberg Euro-Zone Retail Purchasing Managers' Index ("PMI(R)"), based on a mid-month survey of economic conditions in the euro area retail sector, indicates a continuing contraction in euro-zone retail sales for the third consecutive month. While the PMI rose to a three-month high during August, at 47.7 it remains below the crucial 50.0 no-change mark.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Dip Again

added: 28-08-2008

Mortgage rates were lower for the second week in a row, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling to 6.60 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.39 discount and origination points.

National Home-Value Drop Moderates in Second Quarter 2008

added: 28-08-2008

Freddie Mac announced that its Conventional Mortgage Home Price Index (CMHPI) Purchase-Only Series registered a modest 0.4 percent annualized decline in U.S. home values during the second quarter of 2008, following a downward revised 10.8 percent annualized drop in the first quarter.

Employee Rewards Programs: Telework on the Rise in the U.S. and Canada

added: 28-08-2008

Employers in both the United States and Canada deploy a similar mix of employee rewards programs to attract and retain talent in an ever-changing marketplace with diverse employee needs.

US Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Summary - July 2008

added: 28-08-2008

Unemployment rates were higher in July than a year earlier in 338 of the 369 metropolitan areas, lower in 25 areas, and unchanged in 6 areas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Eleven areas recorded jobless rates of at least 10.0 percent, while nine areas registered rates below 3.0 percent. The national unemployment rate in July was 6.0 percent, not seasonally adjusted, up from 4.9 percent a year earlier.

American Homeowners Agree it's Important to Reduce their Impact on the Environment

added: 28-08-2008

Overwhelmingly American homeowners (91%) agree it's important to reduce their impact on the environment, yet only 11% acknowledge doing 'a lot' to help reduce greenhouse gases by improving energy efficiency at home, according to a new survey by Ipsos Reid for Icynene(R).

US: Number Of Uninsured Decreased in 2007

added: 28-08-2008

The Census Bureau's annual reporty shows that the number of uninsured dropped by 1.3 million people, but the report reflects continued worsening of health coverage for America's workers.

Rising Commodity Prices and Energy Costs Primary Concerns among North American Restaurant Chains

added: 27-08-2008

ArrowStream announced the findings of its Market Outlook Survey, revealing the top economic concerns of chain restaurant operators for the second half of 2008. Commodity and fuel costs top the list of margin pressure concerns, affecting profitability expectations and how these companies manage supply chains.

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