Posted on May 20, 2012
Rhode Island scored the worst when it came to small business owners and jobs, according to a new survey. Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, conducted a two-month survey of over 6,000 small business owners nationwide. The data shines a new light on the United States’ business regulatory climate and the nation’s […]
Posted on May 13, 2012
According to a new survey, more and more companies are recruiting for executive jobs in Rhode Island. A survey from job board CareerBuilder posits that thirty-one percent of employers expect to hire for executive-level positions over the next six months, up from 23 percent in October’s forecast. Of employers hiring executives, nearly a quarter (24 […]
Posted on April 30, 2012
According to recent data from a payroll company, Rhode Island small business jobs are climbing. The online payroll to small businesses nationwide announced April results for its monthly SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard® showing small business owners optimism at 65 percent, despite a slight drop in hiring and size of average paychecks. Optimism remains well off […]
Posted on April 15, 2012
A New England trade school said it is working hard to connect its students to viable jobs in Rhode Island. IYRS, a marine trades and technology school based in Rhode Island, is located along the Ocean States 400 miles of coastline in the heart of the marine industry and the vast majority of the schools […]
Posted on March 24, 2012
Tom’s Market is holding a recruiting event to hire for management jobs in Rhode Island. Next Tuesday and Wednesday the store is holding job fairs to attract the attention of local job seekers. Jobs they are hiring for include grocery manager, produce manager, meat cutter and production cook positions. Cashiers and deli positions are also […]
Posted on March 19, 2012
Rhode Island jobs are on the rise, according to a new survey. The Manpower Employment Outlook survey released Tuesday shows that hiring is increasing in lots of states in the U.S. Hiring plans are increasing for the second quarter of 2012, hitting the strongest pace since late 2008. A seasonally adjusted net 10% of employers […]
Posted on March 10, 2012
According to the newest report from the BLS, Rhode Island hospitality jobs have risen. Other cities showed growth in manufacturing and other various industries, including mining, research, and healthcare. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in February. Private-sector employment grew by 233,000, with job gains in professional and business services, health care and social […]
Posted on February 19, 2012
GE, which specializes in solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance, announced this week a big push to hire for manufacturing jobs in Rhode Island, among other locations around the U.S. The company unveiled a program aimed at strengthening Americas global competitiveness by building a more highly skilled workforce, lowering healthcare costs and […]
Posted on February 12, 2012
Narragansett Bay Insurance is promoting from within and enhancing the pay of insurance jobs in Rhode Island. Chief Executive Officer Nick Steffey recently announced the promotions of several employees, citing their dedication and accomplishments and reinforcing Narragansett Bay Insurance Companys commitment to creating a work environment focused on professional growth and upward mobility. Calling the […]
Posted on January 31, 2012
Bank of America said this week it is recruiting for dozens of finance jobs in Rhode Island among other locations. The banking giant is also hiring for finance jobs in Boston, and other locales. The company previously said it would hire 1,000 small business bankers across the nation by mid-2012. Now the bank is hiring […]
