| Jefferson Wells expands into Japan Jefferson Wells, a provider of risk advisory, tax and finance and accounting-related services, has established an alliance with Larkin Associates, a provider of compliance and risk consulting services in Japan. (MAN) bizjournals.com |
Minnesota sheds more jobs, but unemployment holds steady Minnesota's unemployment rate remained unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 7.4 percent in December, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) said Thursday. bizjournals.com |
VF closing Ala. distribution center Apparel company VF Corp. said Thursday that it would close a distribution center in Alabama, cutting 150 jobs. (VFC) bizjournals.com |
Keeping employees engaged despite economic downturn Business owners routinely seek innovative strategies to help bolster their organization. They recognize the important role employees play in determining the bottom line. But during a volatile economy, many employers struggle with cost-effective and creative approaches to help motivate and captivate their top performers. bizjournals.com |
Many say tension in workplace isn’t an issue Despite layoffs, mounting workloads and slow wage growth, many employed Americans — especially men and urbanites — say tension at work isn't at a full boil. Labor - Work - Social Sciences - Employment - China pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |