Necessity and Opportunity Drive Women to Start Their Own Businesses
Women are still less likely than men to start their own businesses, they are doing so for different reasons, according to new research from Babson College. In developing countries, for example,...
View ArticleUS unemployment applications drop to a 4-year low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to the lowest point in almost four years last week, the latest signal that the job market is steadily improving....
View ArticleASCP Commits to New Healthcare Jobs in New York
American Society for Clinical Pathology Announces Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Fill Healthcare Jobs in New York Society to expand education opportunities to create job opportunities...
View ArticleOffice Depot One of Top 50 Companies for Female Execs
OFFICE DEPOT NAMED “TOP 50 COMPANY FOR EXECUTIVE WOMEN” BY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FEMALE EXECUTIVES Office Depot Named to List for Eighth Consecutive Year Boca Raton, Fla., March 1, 2012 -- Office...
View ArticleResearch Shows Women and Minority Small Businesses Make Bigger Investments to...
Minority Small Business Government Contractors Investing More for Success but Efforts Pay Off, Finds New Study Women and Minority Active Contractors More Likely Than Non-Contracting Peers to Exceed $1...
View ArticleOPEN Study Reports Growth of Women-Owned Businesses for 2012
As of 2012, it is estimated that there are more than 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States, generating nearly $1.3 trillion in revenue and employing nearly 7.7 million people,...
View Article9 Jobs That Are Poised to Multiply
Home health and personal care aides top the list at 70 percent growth through 2020 The prolonged housing market meltdown pushed Ann Jacobi Brown, a real estate broker of 11 years, to switch careers at...
View ArticleFast-declining jobs
Recent reports have indicated jobs are continuing to climb after the recession, but that’s not the case for all occupations—some are projected to decline in the coming decade, according to JIST’s...
View ArticleEmployers Project 13 Percent Increase in New College Grad Hiring
BETHLEHEM, PA —Hiring will be up for new college graduates, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE’s Job Outlook 2013 survey shows that employers...
View ArticleCalifornia Ranked First in the US for Green Jobs Last Year
More than 110,000 clean energy, clean transportation jobs announced in 2012 WASHINGTON (March 6, 2013) – Companies and communities across the country announced more than 300 clean energy and clean...
View ArticleJobless claims hint at strengthening labor market
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless aid fell last week to its lowest level in nearly 5-1/2 years, signaling labor market resilience in the face of fiscal...
View ArticleNumber of Businesses Owned by Women of Color Soars
The number of businesses owned by women of color has increased rapidly since 1997 when there were just under one million. Today, that number has more than doubled to an estimated 2,934,500 accounting...
View ArticleWomen Continue to Accelerate in Business
Women have been growing and flexing their muscle in building the US economy, becoming entrepreneurs by the thousands. However, when it comes to raising capital, it’s a different story. Women are doing...
View ArticleWomen and Deutsche Bank: ATLAS Female Leadership Program Opens in London
On April 15th in London, Deutsche Bank launched its fourth ATLAS program, their global leadership development initiative for female managing directors. ATLAS, which stands for Accomplished Top Leaders...
View ArticleFast-declining jobs
Recent reports have indicated jobs are continuing to climb after the recession, but that’s not the case for all occupations—some are projected to decline in the coming decade, according to JIST’s...
View ArticleEmployers Project 13 Percent Increase in New College Grad Hiring
BETHLEHEM, PA —Hiring will be up for new college graduates, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE’s Job Outlook 2013 survey shows that employers...
View ArticleCalifornia Ranked First in the US for Green Jobs Last Year
More than 110,000 clean energy, clean transportation jobs announced in 2012 WASHINGTON (March 6, 2013) – Companies and communities across the country announced more than 300 clean energy and clean...
View ArticleJobless claims hint at strengthening labor market
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless aid fell last week to its lowest level in nearly 5-1/2 years, signaling labor market resilience in the face of fiscal...
View ArticleNumber of Businesses Owned by Women of Color Soars
The number of businesses owned by women of color has increased rapidly since 1997 when there were just under one million. Today, that number has more than doubled to an estimated 2,934,500 accounting...
View ArticleWomen Continue to Accelerate in Business
Women have been growing and flexing their muscle in building the US economy, becoming entrepreneurs by the thousands. However, when it comes to raising capital, it’s a different story. Women are doing...
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