eQuest Releases Employment Index Results for December, 2011
San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2012
eQuest today announced its employment findings for December, 2011 as published in its Employment Index, which can be viewed in its entirety at:
http://www.equest.com/news/employment-index-us/
http://www.equest.com/news/employment-index-uk/
The United States eQuest Employment Index showed continued positive movement in the recruitment space moving forward to 102.97 from 102.44. For the calendar year of 2012 this represents an overall move upwards of over 4 points from 98.63. The December gain was achieved with continued strong hiring in the retail industry and additional seasonal hiring. Applicant traffic was constant in December revealing no significant growth in candidate flow therefore the rise in the index was from the increase in job postings.
Outside of the retail industry the number of new job requisitions continued to be spread across a wide span of industries in the US demonstrating continued consistency of minimal but steady growth. The Healthcare industry again showed the strong growth in both regions through the month with a significant increase in overall job postings. Production and manufacturing-based industries continue to occupy the bottom of the Employment Index driven by a continued lack of a significant number of new positions being added to the marketplace. Geographically, states with the highest hiring demand in December were Idaho, New Mexico and Arizona while Missouri, Mississippi and Alabama showed the lowest demand indices.
The United Kingdom was again moved downward by an increase in applicants larger than the uptick in new positions. The result was another small decline in the in the UK Index from 98.38 to 98.06. For the year the UK market has moved up slightly less than 3 points, starting the year at 95.22, which is slightly disappointing as the region hit an index high of 98.92 in September. Index values continue to vary widely in the UK ranging from 116.52 at the top and 79.45 at the low end. Eden, East Devon and Ryedale again posted the highest overall demand values while Nottingham, Kingston upon Hull and Liverpool continued their year long position at the bottom of the regional list for candidate demand.
About the eQuest Employment Index
The eQuest Employment Index shows the spending patterns of the Fortune 500 as measured by job posting activity month over month. The index derives its findings from algorithms based on the supply and demand of open positions posted to the internet relative to the number of responding candidates. A target index of 100 reflects relative balance in the number of applicants vying for each open position posted. The data to create the index is derived from thousands of monthly job posting transactions. Reporting includes analysis by geography and industry segment, using the US governments Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) in major metropolitan areas, states and over 950 job classifications.
About eQuest
eQuest provides domestic and international job posting delivery, job board management and employment marketing services. With its global reach, eQuest posts jobs to any posting destination in the world, reaching over 180 countries and territories and thousands of job posting destinations worldwide. eQuest also provides comprehensive candidate source tracking analysis for evaluating job board performance. eQuest is one of the most recognized and admired brands in the human resource industry.
http://www.equest.com
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Categories: New Mexico Jobs Tags: 2011, December, Employment, eQuest, Index, Releases, Results
A Reputable Roofing Contractor Can Mean Thousands in Savings
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 13, 2012
Winter is definitely a time to get things done around the house and office. The weather is cooler, so those odd jobs can be completed much more comfortably than in the hot summer months. Also, people tend to be inside more, meaning they notice the issues they may not have seen earlier. With the rain and snow that come during winter months, one of those issues may well be a leaking roof, either at home or in the office. But how does one find a reputable commercial or residential roofing contractor, especially when so many general contractors purport to provide roofing services as well? Roofing Southwest offers some tips.
Longevity can make a big difference when choosing a roofing contractor. After big hail storms, many companies may say they can do roofing, but if they just hung up their own shingle last week, their services may not be the caliber that is wanted or needed. Typically speaking, if a company has been in business for 10 years or more, its a safe bet theyre going to do a good job, says R.J. Radobenko, vice president of sales and marketing at Roofing Southwest, which has been in business for 40 years. But dont be fooled by someone who says he has 10 years experience, as that may mean an individual has been working for a variety of companies during the past decade, warns Radobenko.
All contractors must be registered with the Registrar of Contractors (ROC), and they are required to advertise that ROC number on all of their marketing collateral, including flyers, business cards, or wrapped vehicles. Customers can check the ROC website (in Arizona, its http://www.azroc.gov/) to see if the company is registered and if any complaints have been logged against it. The fact that a company is registered means that it is bondable, so if the work is not completed, the bond will assume responsibility for the obligations.
In addition to being a licensed contractor and bonded, ask the roofing company if it is insured. Good-quality contractors carry sufficient insurance to cover their company, employees, and customers. At a minimum, the company should carry $ 1 million in liability and auto insurance. They are required by law to provide workers compensation to their employees, but if their employees are not legally employable, they may not be following that requirement. Customers should ask to see copies of all certificates of coverage before agreeing to work with the roofing contractor; they should not just take the licensed, bonded, and insured statement as a representation of what is expected and required.
Another fast check is to look at the Better Business Bureaus website to see if the company is listed, what its rating is, and if any complaints have been logged against it. Thats where customers get their say, and hearing from previous customers can make a huge difference in a prospective customers choice to hire a roofing contractor. Customer testimonials are a great way to check the integrity of a roofing contractor, says Radobenko. While some companies will post testimonials on the website, Roofing Southwest chooses instead to offer names for prospective customers to call. Pictures and addresses can also be requested to see the contractors work firsthand.
About Roofing Southwest
With 40 years in the roofing business, the professionals at Roofing Southwest have decades of combined experience working on all types of roofs, both commercial and residential. The company is licensed, bonded, and
Categories: New Mexico Jobs Tags: Contractor, Mean, Reputable, Roofing, Savings, Thousands
“Stop Stealing My Future” Digital Piracy Awareness Contest & Campaign Winners Announced
Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) January 13, 2012
IATSE Local 480, the New Mexico chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts today announced the winners of the “Stop Stealing My Future Digital Piracy Awareness Contest & Campaign.
The winning awareness spots entitled What might have been, Even He Wouldn’t Do It!, and Video Piracy PSA can be viewed by visiting http://www.stopstealingmyfuture.com or by accessing the direct links below.
Categories: New Mexico Jobs Tags: Announced, Awareness, Campaign, Contest, Digital, Future, Piracy, Stealing, Stop, Winners
Las Cruces Town Hall with Rep. Steve Pearce, June 25, 2011, Part 2
US Congressman Steve Pearce of New Mexico’s Second District holds a Town Hall meeting in Las Cruces on Saturday, June 25, 2011. He takes questions from constituents on jobs, the economy, Medicare, the national debt, and other issues of importance to New Mexicans.
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Building Envelope Contractor, BEST Contracting Services, Celebrates 30 Years in Business in 2012
Gardena, CA (PRWEB) January 11, 2012
BEST Contracting Services, Inc. (http://www.bestcontracting.com/), a large specialty contractor established in 1982, is celebrating a rare and noteworthy milestone this year: 30 years in business.
For a building envelope contractor, 30 years in business is a major accomplishment, commented Sean Taba, CEO of BEST Contracting Services. As we reflect on the last three decades, were very proud of the great jobs weve been a part of, and of the great people weve worked with. Were particularly proud of the quality employment weve created across the country.
BEST Contracting, which is licensed in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico, provides construction services for the entire building envelope, which broadly includes: roofing, waterproofing, glazing, metal panels, sheet metal, concrete restoration, HVAC, and Solar PV. The company serves commercial, institutional and industrial building owners in both the private and public market sectors, and has a large client base in the General Contracting community. The company also works on federal projects across the country.
Of course, while 30 years is a very long time in this business, we arent resting on our accomplishments, added Taba. Our dedicated workforce will continue to deliver the highest quality performance possible on construction projects, and ensure that we always reflect the highest standards for excellence, safety, customer service and efficiency.
BEST Contracting plans to celebrate its 30 years of service and excellence at various company and client events throughout the year.
For more information or media inquiries, contact Will Breiholz, Director of Marketing, at wbreiholz(at)bestcontracting(dot)com.
About BEST Contacting Services, Inc.
BEST Contracting Services is a large specialty contractor that provides construction services for the entire Building Envelope. We serve commercial, institutional and industrial building owners in the private and public market sectors, as well as clients the General Contracting community and the Federal Government. With a workforce of 500 employees, we provide our clients with superior internal administrative support and the highest quality physical installation. Our crews are factory trained and are specialists in every system we install, which makes for efficient and accurate installations completed on time. Established in 1982, the company has ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 10 nationally for a decade in the roofing category. Learn more at http://www.bestcontracting.com/.
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Categories: New Mexico Jobs Tags: 2012, Best, Building, Business, Celebrates, Contracting, Contractor, Envelope, Services, Years
John Stossel – Who Creates Jobs?
Do politicians really create jobs? Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson, David Callahan (Demos) and Yaron Brook (Ayn Rand Institute) are John’s guests. www.LibertyPen.com
Categories: New Mexico Jobs Tags: Creates, Jobs, John, Stossel
Cancer Defeated! How Rich And Poor Alike Get Well In Foreign Clinics
Cancer Defeated! How Rich And Poor Alike Get Well In Foreign Clinics
An Investigative Report On The Remarkable Successes Achieved By South Of The Border Clinics In The Fight Against Cancer.
Cancer Defeated! How Rich And Poor Alike Get Well In Foreign Clinics
Categories: New Mexico Jobs Tags: Fish, Squeezer
Steve Pearce on Hannity – Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
Congressman Pearce discusses the thousands of New Mexican jobs at risk if the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is listed as an endangered species on Fox News’ “Hannity”
Video Rating: 0 / 5
7 Billion Reasons the World Needs Science-Powered Innovation
7 Billion Reasons the World Needs Science-Powered Innovation
Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) October 31, 2011
Today, as the world is expected to welcome its 7 billionth inhabitant, DuPont urges other companies, governments and NGOs to work together to find solutions based in science to the significant challenges we face as a consequence of dramatic population growth. At DuPont, we think of this as The Global Collaboratory.
“As never before, our world requires science-powered innovation and collaboration to meet the food, energy and protection challenges of unprecedented population growth,” said Mark P. Vergnano, executive vice president. “Ensuring that no one goes hungry, that we meet our energy needs and that people are safe and our planet renewed requires the public and private sectors to collaborate in new and expanded ways.
“Population growth puts unprecedented demand on our planet and its resources, and is changing the way we live and work. DuPont is focused on providing more and safer food, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and protecting people and the planet,” said Vergnano. “For us, The Global Collaboratory is the spirit of working together to apply science and know-how to make an increasingly crowded world into a place that is better, safer and healthier for everyone.”
The following are just some of the ways DuPont is working to collaborate with partners around the globe to find solutions to these big challenges:
Feeding the World
Africa: DuPont food scientists and Rab Processors work together to produce nutritious Sibusiso to help provide a solution to malnutrition and hunger in Malawi, Africa. http://youtu.be/zKKaPUqOvFs
DuPont is bringing Pioneer hybrid seed technology to local farmers in Malawi, resulting in more nutritious and higher crop yields and improved quality of life. http://youtu.be/UrIShIbKcLQ
Chile: Chilean salmon producers at AquaChile are committed to providing a healthy source of protein and omega-3s to the world’s growing population. With DuPont and the World Wildlife Fund, they have now introduced an innovative new way to provide more nutritious protein, while sustainably maintaining our fish stocks for generations to come. http://youtu.be/1vrZkiuRUCE
Indonesia: After a pest crisis crippled rice farms in many countries throughout Asia in 2008, DuPont™ Rynaxypyr® insecticide helped farmers in Indonesia combat the pests that traditionally ravaged their harvests. http://youtu.be/ZZ3ondZm6dE
Decreasing the Use of Fossil Fuels
United States: Tennessee farmer Brad Black discusses how his 190-year-old family farm became part of a sustainable renewable energy pipeline. DuPont and Genera Energy are creating ethanol and other biofuels out of switchgrass to ease dependence upon the finite resource of fossil fuels. http://youtu.be/7VyxctmL9RI
United Arab Emirates: In Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s stunning new sustainable development, is a living laboratory dedicated to proving the viability of green technologies at a citywide level. When it came to manufacturing the thousands of solar panels required for the landmark project, Suntech turned to DuPont to deliver key enabling materials to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability. http://youtu.be/xcKF6AcV4M0
Protecting What Matters Most
Mexico: Affordable housing is a cornerstone of a safe and healthy lifestyle. DuPont and Repshel collaborate with a Mexican family and the local community to build affordable housing for a safer, healthier and more dignified life. http://youtu.be/elkoAQaz2AA
Brazil: Brazilian Military Police Officer Da Silva and his wife, Lucia, discuss their personal encounter with the life-saving impact of bullet-resistant vests made with DuPont™ Kevlar®. http://youtu.be/oLsroS4p_Yk
India: To support their families, many women in India have taken jobs with Tata Steel. Traditionally, women in India wear saris while operating machinery. DuPont worked with Tata Steel on industrial workplace safety to improve employee and contractor occupational safety, while remaining aware of the sensitivities of the Indian culture. http://youtu.be/ohmr3V8yxfk
NatGeo Global Population App & Twitter Event
To coincide with the arrival of the world’s 7 billionth person, DuPont has partnered with National Geographic magazine to offer an app that is a collection of its related population coverage across 2011. The app, “7 Billion: How your world will change,” explores the challenges – and potential solutions – for coping with a growing human population in a world of limited resources with informative videos, interactive maps, in-depth articles and stunning photography. It is available for free download for a limited time.
On Nov. 1, National Geographic @NatGeoLive will host a chat on Twitter beginning at 12 p.m. EDT with Robert Kunzig (@rkunzig), author of National Geographic’s The World of 7 Billion. Kunzig will entertain questions on a variety of issues and challenges our world faces as it is impacted by 7 billion people.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit dupont.com.
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