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Trade liberalization: beneficial for Americans working in the global economy

added: 13-04-2007

Montana has 108,935 jobs because of international trade, and new World Trade Organization and free trade agreements since the early 1990s have helped position the state for more economic growth, according to new research from Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies.

Americans Experience Retirement System Changes

added: 12-04-2007

A large percentage of American workers recognize the U.S. retirement system is undergoing major changes, but many are not adapting in ways that are likely to leave them well- positioned for a comfortable retirement, according to the 17th annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS).

US: Tighter Lending Standards Good for Housing

added: 12-04-2007

Tighter lending criteria and fallout from the subprime loan debacle will lead to a healthier housing market with greater assurance that owners can handle mortgage adjustments, but higher loan standards will slow the housing recovery, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors(R).

US: County Employment and Wages in Third Quarter 206

added: 12-04-2007

In September 2006, Jefferson County, La., had the largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment among the largest counties in the U.S., according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Employees Underestimate the Value of Their Total Compensation

added: 12-04-2007

A majority of workers misunderstand the value of their total compensation packages, including salary and benefits. This may lead to potential employee satisfaction problems, among other issues, for employers, reports a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive and Charlton Consulting Group, a benefits communications consultancy.

US: Job Openings and Labor Turnover in February 2007

added: 11-04-2007

On the last business day of February, there were 4.1 million job openings in the United States, and the job openings rate was 2.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The job openings, hires, and total separations rates were essentially unchanged in February.

Greenhouse Cap-and-Trade System Will Harm the U.S. Economy

added: 11-04-2007

Global warming regulations backed by the General Electric Company, DuPont, Caterpillar and Lehman Brothers will cause higher energy prices and slower economic growth concludes a report by the Free Enterprise Education Institute.

2 in 5 Americans Procrastinate on Their Taxes

added: 11-04-2007

According to a new MSN(R) Money survey conducted by Zogby Interactive, 39.6 percent of the Americans surveyed said they have not yet filed their taxes. The survey, which examined tax handling habits among 5,147 Americans between April 2 and April 4, 2007, further revealed that half of Americans are preparing their taxes themselves and that 55 percent are filing online.

American Adults Still Expect to Retire With a Pension

added: 11-04-2007

Nearly half (48 percent) of all non- retired adult Americans expect to retire with a pension, according to a new poll conducted by Harris Interactive for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICP).

Most US Companies Have Internet Use Policies

added: 11-04-2007

Businesses are becoming increasingly sophisticated about managing employee Internet use at work, a new survey shows. More than three-quarters (78 percent) of chief information officers (CIOs) polled recently said their company has either installed content-filtering or blocking software, instituted policies that detail acceptable web browsing, or done a combination of both.

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