May 27, 2008 | Investopedia
On February 12, 2008, America's first baby boomer, Kathleen Casey-Kirschling, received her first Social Security payment.
Helping hands from the Badger State
“It's nothing to brag about, but it's something to feel good about”
Chinese rescuers stand in silence Monday as they mourn the earthquake victims at a collapsed building in Tashui, in China's southwest Sichuan province. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Employers finding it difficult to fill jobs
“We have an internal training program here at Anderson Brothers”
Thirty-one percent of employers across the globe are finding it more difficult to fill jobs. via WBTW
Agency reports IBM has canceled contracts; tell us if you've been affected
EAST FISHKILL - Some temporary employees at IBM Corp.'s campus here were laid off but the number was not released monday. via Poughkeepsie Journal
Manpower shareholders reject the 'MacBride Principles'
The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by Rich Rovito Shareholders of Manpower Inc. via Bizjournals
Manual trades muscle way to top of jobs list
“It's a part of our leadership to be able to provide everyone from employers, to job seekers, to government agencies and research firms with good primary research regarding the labor market”
Skilled manual trades like carpentry, plumbing and welding top the 2008 list of most difficult positions to fill on a global scale, with sales representatives coming in second, the 2008 survey from Manpower ... via Green Bay Press-Gazette
New Manpower executive makes cold move
“We really enjoyed it, but in late February or March it was enough.”
Moves from Mexico to Milwaukee, buys snowmobile The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by Rich Rovito Scott Paulus Jorge Perez . via Bizjournals
Work Force Development: Filling the talent gaps
A recent survey by staffing giant Manpower Inc. shows that many U.S. companies have a pretty short bench when it comes to skilled talent. via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal