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EU Fisheries Control: Improvements Still Needed

added: 11-04-2007

The European Commission adopted a report on the monitoring of the Member States' implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) over the period 2003-2005.

Online Demand for Workers Rises in Netherlands, Sweden and UK

added: 11-04-2007

The Monster Employment Index Europe edged up one point to a level of 130 in March, notching a second consecutive month of growth following a seasonal dip in January. The Index showed increased online recruitment activity in the Netherlands, Sweden and United Kingdom, while demand fell sharply in France and dipped slightly in Germany. Year-on-year, the Index is up 13 points.

Most US Companies Have Internet Use Policies

added: 11-04-2007

Businesses are becoming increasingly sophisticated about managing employee Internet use at work, a new survey shows. More than three-quarters (78 percent) of chief information officers (CIOs) polled recently said their company has either installed content-filtering or blocking software, instituted policies that detail acceptable web browsing, or done a combination of both.

Steady Decline in Employee Satisfaction with Benefits

added: 11-04-2007

The latest research conducted by the Kenexa Research Institute (KRI)suggests that U.S. employees have differing opinions when it comes to satisfaction with their employer-offered benefit packages.

Employment Index UK Jumps in March

added: 10-04-2007

Online recruitment activity and related employment opportunities across the United Kingdom jumped 10 points in March, demonstrating continued upward momentum since the start of 2007.

S&P Expects First-Quarter Operating Earnings Growth for the S&P 500 to Hit a Five-Year Low

added: 10-04-2007

The first-quarter growth in operating earnings for the world's most widely followed stock market index, the S&P 500, is expected to come in at its lowest level in five years, Standard & Poor's announced. First-quarter 2007 earnings are estimated at $21.77, or $195 billion in aggregate, below the $21.99 reported during the fourth quarter of 2006, but up 5.0% from the corresponding $20.75 posted during the first quarter of 2006.

CEO Confidence Improves

added: 10-04-2007

The Chief Executives' Confidence Measure, which had improved to 50 in the final quarter of 2006, rose to 53 in the first quarter of 2007, The Conference Board reports in its latest survey of CEOs. A reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses. The survey includes about 100 business leaders in a wide range of industries.

100 Million iPods Sold

added: 10-04-2007

Apple announced that the 100 millionth iPod has been sold, making the iPod the fastest selling music player in history.

US: Employment Situation in March 2007

added: 10-04-2007

Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 180,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Employment increased in construction, retail trade, and health care. The number of manufacturing jobs continued to trend down. Average hourly earnings rose by 6 cents, or 0.3 percent, over the month.

Latvia's Outlook to Negative from Stable

added: 10-04-2007

Fitch Ratings has changed Latvia's Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating ("IDR") Outlooks to Negative from Stable. Its Foreign and Local Currency IDRs are affirmed at 'A-' and 'A' respectively.

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