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Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August, and the Unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent

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Washington DC, Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These improvements in the labor
market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. In August, an increase in government
employment largely reflected temporary hiring for the 2020 Census. Notable job gains also occurred in retail trade, in professional and business services, in leisure and hospitality, and
in education and health services.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Professional and Occupational Licenses for Illegal Immigrants , What Could Go Wrong With That ?

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S2455), which prohibits lawful presence in the United States as a qualification to obtain a professional or occupational license, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure. The bill impacts the roughly 500,000 undocumented residents in New Jersey, who will now be eligible for professional licenses such as nursing, counseling and cosmetology.

“New Jersey is stronger when everyone is given the opportunity to contribute and everyone is given a chance to live their American Dream,” said Governor Murphy. “This law sends a simple, powerful message that immigration status can no longer be used as an excuse to discriminate among equally educated, trained, and qualified individuals. As we look toward our shared economic future, we must ensure that no one is left behind and everyone who puts forward the effort can succeed.”

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Labor Day weekend hotel bookings down 66% compared to last year

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Atlantic City NJ,  The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released an analysis on the economic and human struggle  of the hotel industry six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions of employees still furloughed or laid off and travel demand lagging far behind normal levels.

 

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Improve your Business with Qualified Employees

Staffing your business properly can take a lot of time. You must advertise, read through resumes, and conduct interviews. At times, you may also need temporary help. A staffing agency offers many benefits for companies that wish to improve their productivity. It is essential to have a team that works well together. You must also hire employees with the proper skill set. 

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1 in 3 Americans Worry About Job Security This Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, With Labor Day approaching and the unemployment rate at 10.2%, WalletHub today released a nationally representative Coronavirus & Labor Day Survey, which found that 1 in 3 Americans worry about job security. Below are highlights of the survey, along with a WalletHub Q&A (audio available).

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New Jersey Has the 6th Worst Unemployment Rate Recovery

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Trenton NJ, With the U.S. gaining 1.8 million jobs in July and the national unemployment rate at 10.2% compared to the nearly historic high of 14.7% at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States Whose July Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, along with accompanying videos and audio files, to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far.

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New Jersey Payrolls Rebound in July as State Unemployment Rate drops to 13.8 Percent

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Trenton NJ,  Estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that total nonfarm wage and salary employment in New Jersey increased by 129,900 in July to a seasonally adjusted level of 3,751,900. All of the gain was recorded in the private (+146,700) sector of the state’s economy. New Jersey has now regained a total of 341,300 jobs in the three months since a low point in April, or 41 percent of the jobs lost due to the coronavirus pandemic and shutdown measures taken in response to contain it. The state’s unemployment rate fell by 3.0 percentage points in July to 13.8 percent. See the technical notes at the end of this release for further information about the impact of the coronavirus on this month’s employment estimates.

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The Port of New York and New Jersey Now the Country’s Second Largest Container Port

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Newark NJ, The Port Industry of New York and New Jersey accounted for nearly $12 billion in tax revenue, supported over 500,000 jobs, and was responsible for $36.1 billion in personal and $99.5 billion in business income in the region in 2019, according to a new economic impact study released today by the New York Shipping Association.

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Reopening NJ Businesses is about the return of Livelihoods for Thousands of our Business Owners

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Ridgewood NJ, the NJBIA, NJ Chamber of Commerce Issue Joint Statement on Reopening of NJ Businesses :

Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, and Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today regarding a regional approach to reopening New Jersey businesses.

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President Trump Signs Executive order to protect American Jobs From Misuse of H-1B Visas

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Washington DC, President Trump took action earlier today to prevent Americans from being displaced by foreign workers and offshore labor using federal dollars. In a new executive order the President combats the misuse of H-1B visas, which too often have been exploited to replace qualified U.S. workers with lower-cost foreign ones. President Trump is directing all federal agencies to focus on hiring Americans for lucrative federal contracts, and it requires that only U.S. citizens be appointed to the government’s competitive service.

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New Jersey has the 2nd Worst Unemployment Rate Recovery

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Trenton NJ, With the U.S. gaining 4.8 million jobs in June and the national unemployment rate at 11.1% compared to the nearly historic high of 14.7% at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, along with accompanying videos and audio files, to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far.

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President Trump Changes federal hiring to focus on skills over degrees

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WASHINGTON DC, President Donald Trump looking to follow hiring practices of the private sector signed an executive order on Friday that will overhaul the government’s hiring practices to prioritize a job applicant’s skills over a college degree. The federal government is the nation’s largest employer with 2.1 million civilian workers, excluding postal service employees.

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Governor Goes on Borrowing Binge, Public Union Workers Get Raise, Out of Work Residents Get Surcharge

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Mr. Speaker,
 
This bill represents the culmination of a disappointing chapter in the NJ State Legislature’s history.
 
While public union workers are about to get a two percent raise in just 26 days, nearly 1.2 million of our constituents, the people who we represent, have lost their jobs. Everything considered in this Assembly has no respect for the taxpayers or their future.

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How to have a successful career changing attitude to it

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How to take the job, your boss and yourself to make your career vibrant and inspiring? Well, first of all, set a goal for yourself and take small steps to achieve it.

It is very important to present your career in detail in the future and have a step-by-step plan for achieving what you want. Follow the plan and evaluate how efficiently you are progressing and what you have to do the next day, month, year.

Write down your career goal. Make a written plan. Define short, medium and long term goals. Describe the desired result or criteria by which you understand that you are moving in the right direction, achieve your goals. Taking inspiration from industry leaders like Casey Bloys who shared his journey during a dialogue at Northwestern, can help you develop the mindset needed for a successful career.

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73.5 Million Americans Plan to Look for a More Pandemic-Proof Job

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Ridgewood NJ, About 73.5 million Americans plan to look for a job that is more pandemic-proof, according to WalletHub’s nationally representative Coronavirus and the Future of the Economy Survey, released today.
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