EMPLOYMENT
Legislative notebook: Care provider union debate sets Senate record
By Don Davis Minnesota senators set a modern-day record for debating a single bill Tuesday night and Wednesday morning before voting to give childcare providers and personal care attendants the right ...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 7:59 PM
State adds 5,800 jobs in August but unemployment remains at 7.2 percent
Minnesota added 28,400 jobs in August, largely related to laid-off state employees returning to work after the three-week government shutdown ended, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).By Staff Report , September 15, 2011
Minnesota employers report most job openings in four years
Job vacancies in Minnesota climbed 32.1 percent in the second quarter of 2011 compared with the same period a year ago, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).By Staff Report , September 01, 2011
Workers' compensation report shows sharp drop in claims
The number of paid workers' compensation claims has fallen 44 percent relative to the number of employees from 1997 to 2009, according to the "2009 Minnesota Workers' Compensation System Report," just released by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).By Staff Report , June 20, 2011
Search begins in Minnesota for America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker
Nominations now are being accepted in the search for America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2011.By Staff Report , February 13, 2011
How to get a temporary job over the holidays
Many job hunters will get an early present this year as retailers are increasing the number of hires for the holiday season. Competition for these jobs will likely be fierce, and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.By Staff Report , November 07, 2010
Do you need help with housing, employment, medical care?
Project Community Connect will be held Thursday, August 26. The goal of this event is to improve community members’ access to vital services they otherwise may not have been aware of.August 20, 2010
Job seekers: Beware of employment scams
In this troubled economy, thousands of Minnesotans are without work. The state faces some of the worst unemployment figures in decades.August 11, 2010
Mirror, mirror on the web; survey shows majority of professionals Google themselves
Although some may dub it “egosurfing,” others might call it a wise career move to conduct a web search to see what information about you is available online. After all, what is visible to you also is visible to potential employers.By Staff Report , April 24, 2010
Census needs thousands of people to fill jobs
The U.S. Census Bureau will hire thousands of people throughout the Kansas City region for the six states of Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas between now and next spring.December 22, 2009
State adds 2,200 jobs in October
Minnesota employers added 2,200 jobs in October, according to figures released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).December 04, 2009
Nominees sought for businesses promoting fairness in the workplace
Lakes Area Professional Women (LAPW) is seeking nominations to honor two local employers who support and promote fairness and leadership opportunities for women in the workplace.September 25, 2009
Job outlook brightens
Minnesota employers added 10,300 jobs in July – the state’s first monthly employment gains since August 2008, according to figures released last week by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).September 02, 2009
Dislocated worker on road to new career
Declining economic conditions typically change the face of student populations on college campuses as individuals who become unemployed after years in the workforce turn to community and technical colleges to update their skills and retrain.June 14, 2009
Keep your teen safe while on the job
Was your teenager able to secure a summer job? If so, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. With the national unemployment rate at an all-time high of 8.9 percent, many parents are still worried over the lack of jobs for their children.June 12, 2009
Stimulus funding helps youth jobs program
New economic stimulus funding will help a summer employment program for youth in Alexandria and other areas.March 28, 2009
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