Some holiday hiring going on Nov 22, 2009
"Last year, seasonal employment fell off the cliff," said Scott Krugman with the National Retail Federation. Krugman said anecdotal evidence suggests seasonal hiring will improve slightly in 2009 without getting anywhere near 2007 levels. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Jobless hope to be store's holiday helpers Nov 21, 2009
Holiday hiring might improve slightly over last year, but only because 2008 saw the lowest seasonal employment growth in nearly 20 years, said John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray tmas. With millions of Americans out of work and many more simply cutting back on all discretionary spending, few retailers will take the risk of eating into slim profits with extra workers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
PINE BLUFF-AREA UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS, STILL HIGH IN STATE Nov 7, 2009
Unemployment statistics at the state level can be adjusted for seasonal employment (like agriculture, landscaping, education); however, regional statistics are not reported to reflect seasonal labor. For comparison, all statistics in this article have not been adjusted for seasonal fluctuations. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
2009 Salute To Small Business Winners Nov 3, 2009
Seasonal employment is a win-win situation for the employee and the employer; it gives the company consistency year after year in tax preparation and gives their clients peace of mind knowing that their tax professional will be in the same office year after year. Best Non-Profit Rancho Cielo. (KSBW 8, CA)
Kennewick council declines request to ban illegal immigrants Oct 22, 2009
I don t know how I would exist without non-English-speaking people (being my temporary employees for ag-related seasonal employment), Patty said. Later, Patty, who refused to give her last name to the Herald, said her comments were about both illegal aliens and those who are in the U.S. legally but do not speak English. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Outlook seems bleak for Valley holiday hiring Oct 20, 2009
The company doesn't forecast numbers but said retailers may hire more workers this year than last year simply because 2008 saw the lowest seasonal employment growth in nearly 20 years. DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Having a Happy Halloween Oct 9, 2009
The company s year-round employment has doubled to more than 250, and seasonal employment has skyrocketed to 1,750. While president and CEO Jalem Getz won t comment on expansion plans, he does say it won t happen in the city of Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Manufacturing losses affecting jobless rate Sep 30, 2009
About 3,600 were unemployed. The manufacturing sector cut 100 jobs in August. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Retailers cautious about holiday hiring Sep 17, 2009
Global outplacement firm says 2009 holiday hiring might be a little better than it was last year, but only because 2008 had the lowest seasonal employment growth in nearly two decades. Retailers head into the holiday with some hope, thanks to better-than-expected back-to-school sales results. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
People with disabilities put a shine on U.S. Open Sep 11, 2009
Friday September 11, 2009. Franklin enjoys working at the U.S. Open, something he’s done for several years. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Muslim community small but diverse Aug 23, 2009
The few Indonesians who do attend the local gatherings are usually here on short-term work visas for seasonal employment, Uzunlar said. But the list of birthplaces for local Muslims is long and is racially and culturally diverse: Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Jordan, Palestine, Malaysia, Zambia, Ethiopia and Turkey, among others. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Austin unemployment hits 7.3% Aug 22, 2009
TWC officials did say that the local loss was due in large part to seasonal employment cuts in areas like government that are typical this time of year. The leisure and hospitality and financial services industries had some of the biggest cuts at 800 jobs and 600 jobs respectively. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Denver-area jobless rate at 8% in July Aug 22, 2009
The numbers are not seasonally adjusted, meaning a month-to-month comparison is less valid than year-to-year because of normal seasonal employment changes. Total employment in the Denver-Aurora area was 1,280,169 in July, down a bit from June's 1,290,193 and also down from July 2008's total of 1,336,794, according to the unadjusted state data. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Managers of Ashton pool call it quits Aug 21, 2009
Concerned Citizen wrote on Aug 20, 2009 4:59 PM:" It is a tough life getting seasonal employment. in Ashton Lets face it, your options include waitressing, Daves, or various other minimum wage work. The pool has always been a layed back job. It would be difficult to sit in the sun all day, but not nearly as difficult as running around on your feet waiting tables and getting ketchup all over every day! I think there was a lot of self-derserving attitudes and differences in morale. Stealing money... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Pocatello unemployment falls Aug 9, 2009
He said part of the reason June's unemployment rate was unusually high is because a large portion of the seasonal employment sector had yet to fully return to work. For example, he said the consistent rainfall in June delayed a large number of construction projects. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Summer Self Care for Busy Women Aug 5, 2009
This is particularly true for those women whose seasonal employment may make summer the only opportunity to earn an income as well as those for which summer break from school increases the number of parenting related tasks. No matter what the overwhelming responsibilities may be, busy women can benefit from the following tips. (Suite101.com)
Unemployment rates rose across Michigan in June Jul 25, 2009
The loss of manufacturing jobs and of seasonal employment in education drove up the unemployment rates announced by the state Thursday. Michigan gained seasonal tourism jobs. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Report: Nevada unemployment hits record high Jul 18, 2009
"Though negative overall, some seasonal employment decline is typical for this time of year, as the education sector cuts workers for the summer. Of the 7,900 jobs lost since May of this year, 5,900 were in either state or local government which includes education.". Anderson says the private sector reported 2,000 fewer jobs over the month, with losses spread across a majority of industry sectors. (KRNV.com, NV)
A borrow-and-spend budget Jul 13, 2009
40), a move bound to cause problems in the village economy because seasonal employment for tilling fields and other unskilled work fetches much less. But what worried the economic experts was the huge gap between revenue and expenditure that Mukherjee had left uncovered. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Iceland sets whaling quota Jun 22, 2009
He also said that an annual catch of 150 fin whales could generate seasonal employment for up to 200 people. Reykjavik has been hit by protests against the financial crisis. (BBC News -- Science)
Jobless rate high Jun 20, 2009
The seasonal employment is in full-swing, particularly with construction. Although highway construction has slowed down in the county, flaggers are still finding employment on Oregon Department of Transportation projects. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Area employment to remain slow into 3Q Jun 5, 2009
Construction employment is expected to rise as a part of seasonal employment, to 13,400 from 11,400 in the first quarter, but that is 1,000 jobs fewer than the same time period last year. One area of employment that isn t expected to be hit hard is health care. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Good news: NE Michigan unemployment rate drops Jun 4, 2009
Oscoda Township Assistant Superintendent Gary Kellan, who tracks air base employment, called it good news and said it may be the result of seasonal employment. A builder with offices at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base recently told him work was picking up, Kellan said. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Upcoming events Jun 4, 2009
BISMARCK PARKS ANDRECREATION SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT: Accepting applications for these summer positions: Babe Ruth baseball coaches, baseball-softball coaches, baseball umpires, lifeguards-swim instructors, summer coed adult softball coordinator, youth soccer coordinators and coaches, tennis instructors, sand volleyball officials, volleyball coaches, Triple Star Day Camp leaders, basketball supervisor and coaches, activity center and BLAST supervisors, Safety Village junior volunteers, and World War... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Jobless rate for area falls May 23, 2009
McClellan said last months decrease in the jobless rate could be attributed to seasonal employment as businesses in the county prepare for summer. Im sure that has something to do with it, McClellan said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Cape Cod Commission study examines second-home owners May 21, 2009
We re really looking at, will these second home owners have an impact on the seasonal employment on Cape Cod, said Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce CEO Wendy Northcross. The survey also indicated that the formerly second-home owners, turned year round residents will spend more money in the arts and culture venues on Cape Cod. (Cape Codder, MA)
Melrose Youth and Education May 1, 2009
Summer employment at Recreation Department The Melrose Recreation Department is accepting applications for seasonal employment for the summer. Interested candidates must submit an application and a current resume to the Recreation Office located at Mt. Hood Golf Course, 100 Slayton Road, Melrose, by Thursday, May 7. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
No spring surge for Oregon workers Apr 28, 2009
Spring is bringing none of the seasonal employment bounce that economists expect this time of year, according to a breakdown of Oregon's employment numbers in March. Between 2004 and 2008, Oregon added an average of about 28,000 jobs between January and March, according to state employment economist Art Ayre. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Laid-off adults join teens in line for summer jobs Apr 7, 2009
High school senior Alex Worm, 18, stood outside the Shakopee amusement park's Stadium Pizza & Grill building-turned-hiring hall, leaning against the wall as he filled out a seasonal employment application. The pressure is on - he needs to make $7,000 this summer so he can go to Rochester Community and Technical College this fall. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
William Ray Freeman Apr 2, 2009
William enjoyed seasonal employment in the Christmas tree farming business. He also worked as a jeweler in Albany and in the food service business for Albany General Hospital. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
William Ray Freeman (29) Apr 1, 2009
Freeman enjoyed seasonal employment in the Christmas tree farming business. He also worked as a jeweler in Albany and in the food service business for Samaritan Albany General Hospital. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oregon Tech, Klamath Community College offer help to laid-off workers Mar 26, 2009
The KCC program is open to those who lost their full- or part-time or seasonal employment. It has an initial capacity of 30 new students. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Logan unemployment on the rise Mar 20, 2009
Published: Friday, March 20, 2009 12:43 AM CDT Newly released unemployment figures for metropolitan areas in the U.S. show a jump in Logan s jobless rates, but the numbers aren t quite as drastic when typical seasonal employment are taken into account. According to a report issued Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Logan metropolitan statistical area s unemployment rate sat at 3. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Demand uptick for seasonal jobs Mar 14, 2009
What does that increased competition mean to people desperately seeking the hourly wages of seasonal employment. It means employers can afford to be far choosier about whom they hire, said Don Helbig, a spokesman for Kings Island near Cincinnati. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Jobs even harder to find for ex-offenders, older workers, uneducated Mar 11, 2009
"Often, ex-offenders are employed in small business, service industry and low-wage seasonal employment, and that's exactly the areas where employers are cutting back," Pager said. Even before the economic downturn, programs designed to address barriers facing ex-offenders were barely making a dent, Pager said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Alaska's unemployment rate up 1.5 percent Mar 9, 2009
"A few more workers don't leave at the end of their seasonal employment or a few more workers from the Lower 48 states come up and pretty soon our rate is climbing.". However, he warned, the strong showing is surprising and job growth is expected to begin drying up. (Juneau Empire)
County jobless rate climbs Mar 1, 2009
November usually marks the seasonal employment downturn in Malheur County, but 2008 s November worker reductions proved more hurtful than normal, with a jobless mark of 7. 9 percent. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Wrong Way Driver Gets Max Sentence Feb 28, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Saturday February 28, 2009. (R News)
Adults Competing for Summer Jobs Feb 27, 2009
At a time when any job is hard to find the competition for seasonal employment has opened to some non-traditional applicants ... At a time when any job is hard to find, the competition for seasonal employment has opened to some non-traditional applicants. (R News)
Legislative Roll Call Report (Feb. 20) Feb 21, 2009
However, this measure provides several exemptions related to specified functions of public health and safety, law enforcement, revenue collections, seasonal employment or use of non-state funds. The Senate concurred with the amendments adopted by the House by a vote of 48 to 0 and ESSB 5460 signed into law by the Governor. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Alabama Adventure to hire 1,000 Feb 20, 2009
Alabama Adventure plans to hire as many as 1,000 workers for seasonal employment. The theme park is holding a job fair from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at its Bessemer administrative office. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Economy spurs state Department of Labor into OT Feb 15, 2009
The high number of recent claim filings stems from seasonal employment ending and widespread layoffs, he said. Rounds said, "This is a time when you want to provide the service.". (Sioux City Journal)
What To Do If You Become Unemployed Feb 8, 2009
"Folks who might not be covered might include corporate officers, people who work straight commission, seasonal employment, possibly," said Mark Varadian of the Employment Security Department. While seasonal workers like Douglass and many self-employed people are not eligible, Varadian said the vast majority of workers in our state are eligible for unemployment benefits. (KIRO TV, WA)
