Posted on April 2, 2013
Unemployment compensation has been cut by 12% for those who held Rhode Island jobs. The RI Department of Labor and Training announced today that beginning April 21, 2013, weekly benefits for the Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program will be reduced. The reduction is due to federal sequestration. These reductions will not be reflected in […]
Posted on March 26, 2013
Rhode Island nursing jobs are looking strong, according to the latest outlook from CareerBuilder. Forty percent of employers plan to hire temporary and contract workers in 2013, up from 36 percent last year, according to CareerBuilder’s annual job forecast. Many of these employers – 42 percent – plan to transition some temporary workers into full-time, […]
Posted on March 11, 2013
The state’s labor department just revised its numbers from December, and it looks like Rhode Island unemployment had better numbers than initially expected. Revised statistics indicate that the RI unemployment rate for December 2012 fell to 9.9 percent—three-tenths of a percentage point lower than the 10.2 percent originally estimated. The revised rates show a consistent […]
Posted on February 26, 2013
Some companies are looking to hire for Rhode Island logistics jobs, according to a poll from CareerBuilder.com. Some of the companies hiring nationwide include: 1. Brightstar Corporation Industry: Telecommunications Sample job titles: Master data administrator, administrative assistant, retail analyst 2. Dignity Health Industry: Health care Sample job titles: Case manager, registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist 3. […]
Posted on February 17, 2013
A massive hiring spree is contributing to the boost of sales jobs in Rhode Island. The retail giant will be hiring about 45,000 people nationwide. Seasonal jobs available are focused on customer support and include cashiers, lawn and garden specialists, loaders, and stockers. The number of hours worked per week will vary based on the […]
Posted on February 4, 2013
For those interested in getting a two-year degree, it might be eye-opening to note that nursing jobs in Rhode Island pay decently. There are several other jobs that require only associate degrees that also pay well. CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists released a list of the most lucrative professions that dont require a bachelors and […]
Posted on January 26, 2013
CareerBuilder just listed several top employers hiring for food service jobs in Rhode Island, among other industries and cities around the nation. Among them: 1. AWS/Benchmark Human Services Industry: Health services/social services Sample job titles: Direct support professional, social worker, caregiver, registered nurse, job coach 2. Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Industry: Restaurants Sample job titles: Server, chef, sous chef, assistant […]
Posted on January 13, 2013
The number of Rhode Island construction jobs is swelling, according to recent labor stats. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment increased in health care, food services and drinking places, construction, and manufacturing in November. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Health care employment […]
Posted on January 3, 2013
The new ADP jobs report points to more finance jobs in Rhode Island. Private sector employment increased by 215,000 jobs from November to December, according to the December ADP National Employment Report. Trade/transportation/utilities services had the largest gain with 53,000 jobs added over the month. Professional/business services added 37,000 jobs and financial activities added 14,000 […]
Posted on December 26, 2012
More and more companies are aggressively seeking individuals for advertising jobs in Rhode Island. According to new research from creative staffing agency The Creative Group suggests, nearly four in 10 (39 percent) marketing and advertising executives said its challenging to find skilled creative professionals today. Hiring managers at midsize advertising agencies (50-99 employees) reported the […]
