| Massachusetts cities lost 65,500 jobs in 2009 Massachusetts three-largest metro areas — Greater Boston, Worcester and Springfield — lost roughly 65,500 jobs in 2009, according to an analysis of federal jobs data. bizjournals.com |
U.S. unemployment rate dips to 9.7% The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday morning that 9.7 percent of the nation’s work force was unemployed in January. That was down from 10 percent the month before. bizjournals.com |
Big Lots promotes several execs Big Lots Inc. has added responsibilities for several members of its executive team as it puts into gear an expected growth push. (BIG) bizjournals.com |
90 percent of soon-to-be brides plan wedding at work Planning a wedding is so time consuming that nearly nine out of 10 women surveyed confessed to using company time to plan the big day. The survey also revealed most women believe they did more wedding planning than their partner. Weddings - Relationships - Australia - United States - Help and Advice pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Businesses waking up to benefits of napping From Thomas Edison and Winston Churchill to Bill Clinton and George Costanza, the nap has had many famous champions. And with good reason. Winston Churchill - George Costanza - Bill Clinton - History - United States pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |