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Target Issues Layoffs: At Least 1,000 To Lose Jobs
Target has announced that it will cut 9% of its headquarters staff and close a Arkansas distribution center, which includes 600 employees and 400 open positions, according to a statement issued by the company. These changes will be effective immediately.
Target will also close a distribution center in Arkansas, which employes another 500 people, later in [...]
Layoffs, Layoffs, Layoffs
In the news today are several large companies announcing large layoffs, including Caterpillar, ING Group, Sprint Nextel, Pfizer, Home Depot, Deere, Philips and Corus. Total job cuts announced today total approximately 61,000 jobs.
Caterpillar, the construction giant will be cutting 20,000 jobs. These job losses are in line with a 25% decline in sales volume.
ING Group, [...]
Bring on the Rumors for USPS’ “Big Annoucement” Friday
UPDATE (Friday 1/16 2:05 p.m.): The USPS has said it has “nothing to announce today“.
Rumors are flying about a “Big Announcement” from the United States Postal Service to be announced this Friday, January 16. On several blogs covering Postal Service issues, the topic is hot. Local postal workers near our offices know about the [...]
4 Key Tips for a Successful Holiday Office Party
Pick an appropriate theme
Not everyone has the same religious beliefs, and not everyone is celebrating the same holiday. There are a lot of neutral kinds of decorations you can put up that will keep everyone comfortable. A winter theme often works well for this. Snowmen, hot chocolate and cider: what more do you need?
