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New Jersey Is the State with the 2nd Worst Unemployment Rate Change

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Trenton NJ, with the U.S. having gained 216,000 jobs in December, WalletHub today released updated rankings for its report on Changes in Unemployment Rate by State, along with a WalletHub Q&A.

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U.S. payrolls increased a better than expected 216,000 in December, on increase in Government Jobs

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Ridgewood NJ, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in government, health care, social assistance, and construction, while transportation and warehousing lost jobs.

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New Jersey Sees Highest increase in Unemployment Rate in the U.S.

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey recorded the most significant rise in the nation’s unemployment rate, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.

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America’s High Schools Face a Growing Preparedness Crisis

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Ridgewood NJ, American high schools confront an escalating crisis: A multitude of students who commenced ninth grade in the autumn of 2020, amid the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, are poised to graduate this spring with minimal prospects for overcoming the learning setbacks endured during school closures. In straightforward terms, according to Bloomberg’s Editorial Board, time is running out. These students could exit school ill-equipped for both higher education and the professional realm, significantly heightening their susceptibility to unemployment, poverty, depression, and even premature mortality.

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New Jersey Business and Industry Association Releases 65th Annual Business Outlook Survey

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Trenton NJ, a year ago, historic inflation resulted in one of the most dismal outlooks from New Jersey businesses in recent memory.

But NJBIA’s 65th annual Business Outlook Survey for 2024, released today, shows a leveling off from the overall negativity from New Jersey’s business community amid a slow retreat from record-setting inflation.

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Are Travel Nurse Jobs the Key to Work-Life Balance?

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The search for work-life balance has become a universal goal amid the bustle of modern life, when deadlines loom big and obligations feel never-ending. For many, finding balance feels like an unattainable goal that is just out of reach. But what if there was a job that not only allowed you to follow your nursing passion but also promised a more harmonious work-life balance? It’s time to explore the world of travel nursing, a profession that is redefining traditional healthcare career limits and testing conventional concepts of work-life balance. 

“Can travel nurse jobs really help people strike that delicate balance between the rigors of work and the pleasures of life?” It is a question that resonates in the thoughts of nurses and healthcare professionals alike. Let us delve into the intricacies of travel nurse jobs, discussing how these roles, such as ER Travel Nurse Jobs in CA, can offer fulfilling careers while allowing for personal time and exploration.

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WalletHub Study: New Jersey Is the State with the 2nd Worst Unemployment Rate Change

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Trenton NJ, with inflation slowing but prices still relatively high and the U.S. gaining 336,000 jobs in September, WalletHub today released updated rankings for its report on Changes in Unemployment Rate by State.
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5 Tips for Finding Gyms Hiring

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Are you passionate about fitness and looking to turn your passion into a profession? If so, you’re in luck because gyms are constantly on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join their teams.

Landing a job at a gym can be an incredibly rewarding experience, allowing you to help others on their fitness journey while pursuing your passion. In this article, we’ll share five valuable tips to help you find gyms hiring, so you can kickstart your career in the fitness industry.

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Department of Justice Sues Space X for Hiring American Citizens

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Washington DC, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for discriminating against asylees and refugees in hiring. The lawsuit alleges that, from at least September 2018 to May 2022, SpaceX routinely discouraged asylees and refugees from applying and refused to hire or consider them, because of their citizenship status, in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

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Ridgewood Public Library is Looking for Two New Part Time library Assistants

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library made two important announcements . First the Children’s Department is closed for renovation from August 7th to August 16th for renovation and the Library is currently hiring two part time library assistant positions .

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NJBIA Points Out Obvious Flaws in Governor Murphy’s Drug Price Control Scheme

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NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding prescription drug relief legislation signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy .

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