Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T04:02:42.055-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:unemployment Ashley Allen aallen237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17635639102577650242-1a3fa49641c1162ef7a33556b1cc2e52 2009-11-21T01:01:47.990-05:00

Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- California, Delaware, South Carolina and Florida registered record rates of unemployment in October as weakness in the labor market stretches from coast to coast and limits the economic recovery. Joblessness rose in 29 U.S.

Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- California, Delaware, South Carolina and Florida registered record rates of unemployment in October as weakness in the labor market stretches from coast to coast and limits the economic recovery. Joblessness rose in 29 U.S. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aQsHAD0w1egE David Sussman dsussman850 13 12 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7104264143843229149-2d8f0d8e856dca14c2bb819e7756d4fd 2009-11-20T11:35:00.351-05:00

As long as Americans perceive the economy to be weak, Obama will keep getting poll readings below 50%. It's as simple as that.

As long as Americans perceive the economy to be weak, Obama will keep getting poll readings below 50%. It's as simple as that. http://www.businessinsider.com/obama-must-create-jobs-or-else-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15152365873827801749-1de4e5c7929ffac266f04b321111c74f 2009-11-18T15:13:50.571-05:00

Learn how to prepare for a job loss in this recession. Getting a layoff is inevitable for many people and you have to be ready for the downtime between jobs. Make sure your finances are in order and you have a fresh resume for submission.

Learn how to prepare for a job loss in this recession. Getting a layoff is inevitable for many people and you have to be ready for the downtime between jobs. Make sure your finances are in order and you have a fresh resume for submission. http://www.badeconomyjobs.com/job-loss-and-layoff-planning/ Ace Smol asmol750 10 9 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16736245634364201522-c76eff9f6292acf815e5a5d071a0287f 2009-11-15T11:58:43.484-05:00

As the economy continues its downward spiral, many able men and women are facing an involuntary retirement, as well as having difficulty in finding a new job.

As the economy continues its downward spiral, many able men and women are facing an involuntary retirement, as well as having difficulty in finding a new job. http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/11/starting-over-after-involuntary-retirement-or-unemployment.html John Agno jagno444 29 28 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1102503475930290767-0a728964462983e53359d5f88f019008 2009-11-19T10:50:30.162-05:00

We noted recently that 2009 has in fact been a terrible year for lawyers. Job losses came in record numbers, with the 250 largest firms shrinking by 4%. But a breakdown of The National Law Journal's numbers shows that the losses were highly concentrated in larger cities and larger firms.

We noted recently that 2009 has in fact been a terrible year for lawyers. Job losses came in record numbers, with the 250 largest firms shrinking by 4%. But a breakdown of The National Law Journal's numbers shows that the losses were highly concentrated in larger cities and larger firms. http://www.businessinsider.com/2009-firm-firings-highly-concentrated-in-big-firms-and-big-cities-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6271879399368911779-4c20baa5bbed1bd725314d2d827ce2fe 2009-11-17T14:57:01.145-05:00

A look at five sources that point to a fuzzy jobs outlook for small business.

A look at five sources that point to a fuzzy jobs outlook for small business. http://blog.winningworkplaces.org/blog/winning-workplaces/0/0/where-is-the-job-growth-for-small-business-depends-on-who-you-ask Mark Harbeke mharbeke724 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8987593909637407473-b16152c25629d59cab3bb76b3345d98a 2009-11-06T09:47:19.487-05:00

The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 -- and is likely to go higher. Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs even though the worst recession since the Great Depression has apparently ended. The Labor...

The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 -- and is likely to go higher. Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs even though the worst recession since the Great Depression has apparently ended. The Labor... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9BQ2MMG0.htm Purim Jung pjung770 59 59 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1595963239717271007-df23a808c8e0fab689d3328b84f07638 2009-11-18T09:47:05.405-05:00

Builders in October unexpectedly broke ground on fewer U.S. houses as the sales outlook darkened with the looming expiration of a government tax credit and mounting joblessness. The 11 percent plunge in starts to an annual...

Builders in October unexpectedly broke ground on fewer U.S. houses as the sales outlook darkened with the looming expiration of a government tax credit and mounting joblessness. The 11 percent plunge in starts to an annual... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ad6MwbnU8CWY&pos=2 Charles Dubow cdubow602 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4345792493379137900-ee77e2af50d95310fce7a65cf333a60c 2009-11-17T14:44:58.141-05:00

This is a guest post by Nate Purpura. Most people who’ve lost a job in the last year probably already know about the federal subsidy for COBRA health insurance benefits that was signed into law back in February of this year. The subsidy covered 65%...

This is a guest post by Nate Purpura. Most people who’ve lost a job in the last year probably already know about the federal subsidy for COBRA health insurance benefits that was signed into law back in February of this year. The subsidy covered 65%... http://lindsayolson.com/federal-cobra-subsidy-news/ Lindsay Olson lolson589 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6161966705508158352-d800f112a1b1b4cc0a3871bce56f03d0 2009-11-11T11:23:30.861-05:00

Paul Joegriner hasn't worked since March 2008, when he was laid off from his $200,000-a-year job as chief executive officer of a small bank. But you wouldn't know it by appearances. His wife, Marzena, shuttles their two young children to private school every morning. The family recently vacationed in Virginia Beach, Va., and likes to dine on Porterhouse steaks. Since losing his job, Mr. Joegriner, 44 years old, has had several offers. He's turned each down in hopes of landing a position comparable to what he held before.

Paul Joegriner hasn't worked since March 2008, when he was laid off from his $200,000-a-year job as chief executive officer of a small bank. But you wouldn't know it by appearances. His wife, Marzena, shuttles their two young children to private school every morning. The family recently vacationed in Virginia Beach, Va., and likes to dine on Porterhouse steaks. Since losing his job, Mr. Joegriner, 44 years old, has had several offers. He's turned each down in hopes of landing a position comparable to what he held before. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125780714976639687.html?mod=WSJ_hps_sections_careerjournal Terri Griffith tgriffith986 19 19 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15459797687796795641-8e9bc4ed8fb4f51c08ddb4fdc8030128 2009-11-05T15:57:35.773-05:00

Although armed with a master’s of business administration degree, College of Business graduates struggle to secure jobs. The trend parallels the meteoric rise of the unemployment rate in the United States during the last year. The overall...

Although armed with a master’s of business administration degree, College of Business graduates struggle to secure jobs. The trend parallels the meteoric rise of the unemployment rate in the United States during the last year. The overall... http://www.newsrecord.org/sections/news/mba-grads-not-immune-to-job-loss-1.2051382 Geoff Gloeckler ggloeckler235 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9396420718118570800-aed4bd63c1946e3983bfb3a23d9cd357 2009-11-05T16:05:58.491-05:00

A few years ago, an MBA degree seemed like an instant ticket to riches. The typical graduating MBA would deluged with job offers, complete with signing bonuses and other nice perks. That, however, was before the Wall Street meltdown.

A few years ago, an MBA degree seemed like an instant ticket to riches. The typical graduating MBA would deluged with job offers, complete with signing bonuses and other nice perks. That, however, was before the Wall Street meltdown. http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/mound-city-money/st-louis-economy/2009/11/washington-u-reports-92-placement-rate-for-mba-grads/ Geoff Gloeckler ggloeckler235 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5374581444145492623-2ccc18cf88f352d55da43bce47ce3d75 2009-10-22T12:09:09.219-04:00

Some geographical areas are being hit harder than others as we all go through a structural shift to adjust to the global economy.

Some geographical areas are being hit harder than others as we all go through a structural shift to adjust to the global economy. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/10/worst-cities-for-new-jobs.html John Agno jagno444 39 38 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13552873835801644722-63c70c201403855d4a57bdca63a57cc5 2009-10-23T15:29:38.654-04:00

http://www.christianpf.com/top-10-best-paying-jobs/ Bob Lotich blotich640 39 39 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7438270941717123312-e88c9bdeb72f44316bd386fd11cb74b8 2009-10-12T19:18:31.716-04:00

The September Job Numbers are out and the trends are disturbing. Millions upon millions of Americans are now wondering how they are going to safeguard the health and welfare of their families and property. As these people lose their “money” they...

The September Job Numbers are out and the trends are disturbing. Millions upon millions of Americans are now wondering how they are going to safeguard the health and welfare of their families and property. As these people lose their “money” they... http://www.ingenesist.com/general-info/1000000-more-become-invisible-powerless-and-marginalized.html Daniel Robles drobles975 33 31 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8807757037129595739-fa740b6f51b342e0d4ba1e089b5bfad0 2009-10-23T15:20:42.200-04:00

The dollar started the day off with a move up after a positive report on US leading indicators; but it gave back most of the gains as the trading day wore on. At the end of the day, only one currency moved more than 1% versus the greenback, with the pound sterling (GBP) dropping almost 1.5%.

The dollar started the day off with a move up after a positive report on US leading indicators; but it gave back most of the gains as the trading day wore on. At the end of the day, only one currency moved more than 1% versus the greenback, with the pound sterling (GBP) dropping almost 1.5%. http://dailyreckoning.com/jobless-recovery-not-going-to-happen/ The Daily Reckoning dreckoning339 34 34 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5202586070873844946-2fc67766f7881f150acc87c7f1c2328e 2009-10-27T14:45:15.754-04:00

A team of academic researchers learned about work conditions at Boeing in a 1996 to 2006 study.

A team of academic researchers learned about work conditions at Boeing in a 1996 to 2006 study. http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/10/happy-to-be-laidoff-by-boeing.html John Agno jagno444 20 19 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3708698461724447490-9170633c7fd0aa06a3f1d12d6eebf945 2009-10-10T17:21:39.196-04:00

With no openings, employers are refusing even to look at the resumes of those on the outside looking in.

With no openings, employers are refusing even to look at the resumes of those on the outside looking in. http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/10/nobody-calls-back-young-job-seekers.html John Agno jagno444 27 24 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13578981668401272563-f540abf84b0c7d1da1ba7caa8f99fa02 2009-10-18T20:27:16.444-04:00

President Barack Obama is considering all options to create jobs, including another stimulus package, while trying to pull the economy out of a deep recession and deal with a record deficit

President Barack Obama is considering all options to create jobs, including another stimulus package, while trying to pull the economy out of a deep recession and deal with a record deficit http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9BDN8N00.htm Zoe Galland zgalland231 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12155989801750758832-87b16ead3de63591fab332d63ee5bacb 2008-12-08T08:00:48.352-05:00

BusinessWeek's Moira Herbst reports: As the ranks of the unemployed surge, worker advocates and some economists are worried that the safety net for those cast into joblessness may be ill-equipped to handle the toll rising in the current recession. That system has not kept pace with...

BusinessWeek's Moira Herbst reports: As the ranks of the unemployed surge, worker advocates and some economists are worried that the safety net for those cast into joblessness may be ill-equipped to handle the toll rising in the current recession. That system has not kept pace with... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/dec2008/db2008127_576014.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 298 296 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3583706191582400412-49d60f0c9440194b32f0317fecd290e2 2009-02-20T12:11:18.973-05:00

For the next several months (or maybe years), we are going to have to endure a new and stark reality - a tanking economy and swelling unemployment. The U.S. economy lost an eye-popping 540,000 jobs in January alone, making it likely you or someone you know has become a victim of the crisis. But the worst time to panic is when you are laid off and lose your main source of income. We live in a new and powerful era of communication, one where we can find support, gather news, and network without ever leaving our computers. The following collection of websites has been put together as a comprehensive resource for anybody who has lost their job and is looking to get back on their feet again. Our hope is that this post will be a hub for finding support and financial resources.

For the next several months (or maybe years), we are going to have to endure a new and stark reality - a tanking economy and swelling unemployment. The U.S. economy lost an eye-popping 540,000 jobs in January alone, making it likely you or someone you know has become a victim of the crisis. But the worst time to panic is when you are laid off and lose your main source of income. We live in a new and powerful era of communication, one where we can find support, gather news, and network without ever leaving our computers. The following collection of websites has been put together as a comprehensive resource for anybody who has lost their job and is looking to get back on their feet again. Our hope is that this post will be a hub for finding support and financial resources. http://mashable.com/2009/02/19/laid-off-sites/ Tom Giles tgiles603 171 170 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3470064129686143082-b6381849dde1631323f6c190e3094622 2009-04-03T10:56:37.421-04:00

The U.S. unemployment rate jumped in March to the highest level since 1983 as the economy lost 663,000 jobs, threatening to keep spending subdued for months and delay any recovery. The jobless rate increased to 8.5 percent from 8.1 percent in February, a Labor Department report showed in Washington -- consistent with the forecasts of 79 economists surveyed by Bloomberg.

The U.S. unemployment rate jumped in March to the highest level since 1983 as the economy lost 663,000 jobs, threatening to keep spending subdued for months and delay any recovery. The jobless rate increased to 8.5 percent from 8.1 percent in February, a Labor Department report showed in Washington -- consistent with the forecasts of 79 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aV3T3USSyJy0&refer=news Shirley Brady sbrady224 120 120 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5648260110795774982-035629173431a56eba05c55e32306e6a 2009-10-19T11:41:39.561-04:00

Unemployment for people with disabilities has reached its highest rate since January, according to a quarterly study by Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare services.

Unemployment for people with disabilities has reached its highest rate since January, according to a quarterly study by Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare services. http://www.allsup.com/Portals/4/allsup-study-income-at-risk-q3-09.pdf Lauren Young lyoung404 9 8 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3900099710625661351-def03bc0171fa511b8d286cad300872f 2009-01-21T13:46:16.402-05:00

As companies across the country eliminate hundreds of thousands of jobs, one field is hiring: the layoff industry. Businesses that specialize in “career transition” can barely keep up with the demand as corporate America cuts staff.

As companies across the country eliminate hundreds of thousands of jobs, one field is hiring: the layoff industry. Businesses that specialize in “career transition” can barely keep up with the demand as corporate America cuts staff. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/21/business/21layoffs.html?em Moira Herbst mherbst922 159 158 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4126300423183993144-b1b961d98f18ef9c98d893118909a874 2009-10-19T23:19:57.627-04:00

By BW's Nanette Byrnes. Do government incentives aimed at luring businesses to a state or city work? There’s already a body of evidence that they often do not -- like Dell's announced closure of their North Carolina plant employing 900 people!

By BW's Nanette Byrnes. Do government incentives aimed at luring businesses to a state or city work? There’s already a body of evidence that they often do not -- like Dell's announced closure of their North Carolina plant employing 900 people! http://www.businessweek.com/careers/managementiq/archives/2009/10/dells_plant_clo.html Thomas Huynh thuynh381 1 0 0 1