Why a $90,000 Job Goes Unfilled

Despite record unemployment, recruiters said they can’t find enough candidates to fill certain jobs, according to a survey of recruiters by the Human Capital Institute (HCI) and TheLadders, which operates Career-Line.
The trouble for recruiters isn’t finding willing applicants. They can’t find candidates with the necessary skills and industry experience to fill the positions, several recruiters [...]

Want Less Stress? Consider These Jobs

The latest CNN Money ranking of the “50 Best Jobs in America” has garnered a sub-ranking list of low-stress jobs. The question, however, is whether a stressful job in the eye of the beholder. Some readers think so.
The following 10 jobs were ranked as low stress by workers in their respective fields (from 10 to [...]

Top 10 Jobs in Demand for August 2009

For more on employment news:

I’m not Unemployed, I’m Underemployed
Unemployment Improves for those with College Degrees
Unemployment Passes Symbolic Milestone: Double Digits
Why a $90,000 Job Goes Unfilled
Grocery Store Chains Offer Best Job Security
Bad Math Accounts for 20,000 Extra Stimulus Jobs

Demand for jobs is up, but is it here to stay?
We don’t have an answer for that last [...]

Gym Memberships and Wellness Programs Remain Standard Employee Benefits

The recession has eliminated many signing benefits, such as moving expenses and signing bonuses. But many companies, are still trying to get workers into the gym. Gym membership is actually in a company’s best interest, says a recent article by MSNBC.com “Getting paid to get on that treadmill.”
As a result, few companies have chosen to [...]