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Post-Recession, Communication with Employees is Key to Retention

added: 04-06-2010

Discontent may be brewing as workers become increasingly frustrated by what they perceive as employer indifference, according to MRINetwork®, one of the world’s largest search and recruitment organizations. Good communication – the kind that keeps employees focused and committed – may be a casualty of the recession, and employers who want to keep their best people need to get back on track.

U.S. Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in April 2010

added: 03-06-2010

Unemployment rates were higher in April than a year earlier in 291 of the 372 metropolitan areas, lower in 73 areas, and unchanged in 8 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Fourteen areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 8 areas registered rates below 5.0 percent. The national unemployment rate in April was 9.5 percent, not seasonally adjusted, up from 8.6 percent a year earlier.

Annual Inflation Rate in OECD Remains Stable at 2.1% in April 2010

added: 02-06-2010

Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 2.1% in the year to April 2010, unchanged from March. Energy and Food prices rose at slightly higher rates in April compared with March (12.2% and 0.7% respectively, compared with 11.3% and 0.2%). But excluding food and energy, consumer prices increased by 1.2% only in April, the lowest rate on record.

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.1% in April 2010

added: 02-06-2010

The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted2 unemployment rate was 10.1% in April 2010, compared with 10.0% in March. It was 9.2% in April 2009. The EU27 unemployment rate was 9.7% in April 2010, unchanged compared with March. It was 8.7% in April 2009.

Modest Uptick in Economic Expectations

added: 02-06-2010

The latest Harris Poll finds modest improvements in public expectations for the economy and perceptions of the job market compared to similar surveys conducted between January and April. It also shows a modest improvement in President Obama's rating on the economy – but it is still overwhelmingly negative. A large number of people still expect to cut spending and save more money. There are green shoots, but they are small ones.

Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator Rises to 39.4 for May 2010

added: 02-06-2010

Positive consumer spending trends, movement toward an IPO by General Motors and a month without a singular negative U.S. economic story dominating headlines helped the Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator to rise from 38.3 in April to 39.4 in May.

Consumer Reports Survey: 30,000 Readers Reveal the Best Stores to Shop for Practically Anything

added: 02-06-2010

More than 30,000 shoppers found Costco to be top notch among 11 of America's most popular chain stores, according a recent survey by Consumer Reports.

Commission Report on National Telecoms Regulation Shows more Competition but no Single Market

added: 02-06-2010

A European Commission report shows that EU telecoms markets have become more competitive thanks to the Commission's guidance in the consultation and review process known as the 'Article 7 procedure', whereby national telecoms regulators inform the Commission in advance of their plans to regulate parts of their national telecoms markets. As a result, citizens and businesses enjoy greater choice of services and cheaper prices.

Fourth Consecutive Quarter of GDP Growth in the OECD Area

added: 01-06-2010

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area rose by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2010, the fourth consecutive quarter of growth for the area.

Monetary Developments in the Euro Area: April 2010

added: 01-06-2010

The annual rate of change of M3 stood at -0.1% in April 2010, unchanged from the previous month. The three-month average of the annual rates of change of M3 over the period February 2010 - April 2010 stood at -0.2%, unchanged from the previous period.

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