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HireStrategy Direct
March 04, 2008
Economy Stalls in Fourth Quarter
U.S.
economic growth stalled at the end of the last year. Billionaire Investor Warren Buffet says we're already in a recession, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that the economy is in worse shape now than it was before the recession in 2001.
India, which is being criticized in the U.S. for "stealing American jobs" through outsourcing, has launched a vigorous lobbying and public relations campaign, claiming that Indian companies have created thousands of jobs in America by investing in different sectors of the U.S. economy.
Also, is your company considering layoffs? Here are some tips on how to secure your job. Many companies have adopted flexible work policies, but workers need to be flexible, too. And, in a related article, single parents who need flexible work schedules are more likely to find supportive companies in some industries than in others.
Paul Villella
CEO, HireStrategy
News and Articles
Economy Stalls in Fourth Quarter
U.S. economic growth stalled at the end of the last year. Warren Buffet, "The Sage of Omaha," says we're already in a recession, and Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke says that the economy is in worse shape now than it was before the recession in 2001.
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India Counter-Attacks on "Offshoring" Issue
Responding to criticism from organized labor and Democratic Presidential candidates, India has launched a vigorous lobbying and public relations campaign in the United States, pointing out that Indian companies have created thousands of jobs in America by investing in different sectors of the U.S. economy.
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How to Keep Your Job in a Slowdown
If your company is in trouble, and it's possible that jobs will be cut, it's no time to sulk. Vulnerable workers can take steps to secure their positions, but it requires real footwork.
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The Project-Based Workforce
The looming talent shortage means companies are adopting increasingly flexible work arrangements. Make sure you make you're flexible, too.
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Best Jobs For Single Parents
For a single parent, the two most important characteristics of a job are flexibility and salary. Some industries lend themselves to being more flexible than others. Read article
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