Canada Building Permits Still Run Strong
Ottawa, Ontario, August 3, 2007--Canada's construction sector showed little sign of slowing in June with the value of building permits slipping only 0.4% from a peak in May.
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Employers Added Fewer Jobs Than Expected in July
Washington, DC, August 3, 2007--Employers added 92,000 jobs to their payrolls in July, as the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose 0.1% to 4.5%.
Employers Facing Tougher Immigration Rules
Washington, DC, August 3, 2007--Employers across the country may have to fire workers with questionable Social Security numbers to avoid getting snagged in a Bush administration crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Pfleiderer Cuts Jobs in Pergo Integration
Neumarkt, Germany, August 3, 2007--Pfleiderer AG said it will close sites and cut 180 jobs in North America to integrate the laminate flooring business of Pergo.
Office Furniture Orders Up 13%
New York, NY, August 3, 2007--Office furniture orders rose 13% in June, bucking a trend of slower growth, according to industry data released on Thursday.
Las Vegas Market Presents ConsumerWatch Seminar
Las Vegas, NV, August 1, 2007 –Home furnishings buyers attending Las Vegas Market had a chance to learn about trend marketing from Maxine Lauer, president of Sphere Trending.
Faus Appoints Three Key Management Positions
Calhoun, GA, August 1, 2007--Faus Group has made three key management appointments.
Monster Employment Index Off 3 Points
New York, NY, August 2, 2007--The Monster Employment Index dipped three points in July, reflecting a typical seasonal summer slowdown in online recruitment activity.
Jobless Claims Up 4,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, August 2, 2007— Applications for initial jobless claims rose 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 307,000 for the week ended July 28, according to the Labor Department.
Report: Corporate Giving, Business Needs Aligned
New York, NY, August 2, 2007--Corporate giving will be more aligned with business needs this year, according to a report released today by The Conference Board.