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| Did you know? The Chicago Bears were the first football team in the country to: practice daily, film games to study for strategies, have their own team band and song, broadcast games over the radio, and publish and distribute a club newspaper. | | Chicago companies McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 local restaurants serving nearly 50 million people in more than 119 countr... Go to Site
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The 11 Secrets to Sales Leadership
by Brian Anderson 7/5/2008
In his classic book, "Think and Grow Rich", Napoleon Hill discussed the eleven secrets of leadership. Recently, as I was reading the book, it occurred to me that the attr...
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So, you're thinking of changing careers…
by Yvonne Brown 7/5/2008
How many careers would you say you have had to date? One? Two or more? In America, our parent’s generation seldom considered changing careers. The career model for the...
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 Jobs in ChicagoThe following articles focus on employment and jobs in Chicago as well as issues relating to careers and jobs in Illinois. | |
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"Fragile economy takes toll on jobs"
Los Angeles Times, CA - Jul 4, 2008
Government jobs were a bright spot, accounting for 29000 new positions, and there was hiring in the healthcare and hospitality sectors....
"Some firms cutting costs to save jobs"
Los Angeles Times, CA - Jul 4, 2008
In the 1990s, when over-hiring was common, heavy waves of layoffs were often necessary, Challenger said. Since then, companies have become more cautious,...
"US employers shed more workers"
nwitimes.com, IN - Jul 4, 2008
The Illinois unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in May. Most employment sectors lost jobs in June, according to Thursday's Labor Department report....
"Blagojevich team: Gov.'s critic suggested family, pals for state jobs"
Chicago Daily Herald, IL - Jul 3, 2008
Franks said three of the 12 were appointed to posts or got a job, including his father, who was named to an unpaid post on the Illinois Courts Commission....
"Once mighty political group shuts down"
Chicago Tribune, United States - Jul 3, 2008
Although City Hall had agreed to restrict patronage hiring for most city jobs, HDO leaders amassed a huge roster of campaign workers by promising jobs and...
"Teen Workers: How to Stay Safe this Summer! | InjuryBoard Chicago-Land"
InjuryBoard.com, FL - Jul 3, 2008
What may be obvious to an adult may not be obvious to a teenager, which is why employers should take caution in hiring teen workers....
"'Never Been a Time: The 1917 Race Riot That Sparked the Civil..."
Los Angeles Times, CA - Jul 3, 2008
Through hiring agents, business leaders put out the word across the South that there were jobs to be had in East St. Louis. Poor rural blacks -- many of...
"Former Daley aides rebuffed by appeals court"
Chicago Tribune, United States - Jul 1, 2008
The patronage system has been entrenched in Chicago for decades, reserving jobs on the city payroll for the precinct captains who get out the vote for the...
"Status Quo Expected for US Hiring With Slight Decline in Third..."
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jul 1, 2008
CHICAGO, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest quarterly job forecast from CareerBuilder.com and USA TODAY points to a continued, gradual downshift in job...
"Analysis: Some vets struggling to readjust"
MyWebTimes.com, IL - Jul 1, 2008
That state incentive will help combat the fact that some employers reportedly are worried about hiring veterans who they fear suffer from emotional trauma....
"City-County Council will consider proposal giving businesses..."
Indianapolis Star, United States - Jun 29, 2008
More than a jobs deal, Pfisterer's proposal, which will be heard at a council meeting next month, aims to reduce crime....
"Many hurdles to cross when hiring"
The Times, South Africa - Jun 28, 2008
Another mistake is hiring a candidate who has too much experience for the job, or more aptly, too little runway. It can feel reassuring to bring aboard a...
"Web-based hiring system to fix IL’s corruption woes?"
ZDNet - Jun 17, 2008
Sheila Nix and Paul Campbell, director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), said the proposed system would cover 49527 jobs...
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