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Unemployment rose to 9.2 percent as hiring stalls

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:34:32 +0000

Unemployment rose to 9.2 percent as hiring stalls
With the space shuttles retiring, Houston has a problem: What becomes of Space City?

Two-year low for layoffs hints at hiring pickup

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:18:45 +0000

Two-year low for layoffs hints at hiring pickup
WASHINGTON (AP) – November marked a two-year low for the number of Americans applying for initial unemployment benefits, suggesting that the tight job market may be easing at last.

Hiring A Project Management Consultant

Sun, 23 May 2010 01:38:56 +0000

The job of a project management consultant is not only to help get your company’s projects in order, but also to look at the complete project. Instead of using project managers, hiring project management consultants is the trend today in a great many companies. This can save companies substantial amounts of money in additional staffing. Since they can be contracted to work on construction projects during the construction season, companies that work in four season climates often use project management consultants. Building construction, road construction, and other outdoor planning are projects that management consultants are hired to work on. The construction industry encompasses the vast majority of project management projects.

You should know how project managers are screened before your company hires a project management consulting firm. Providing a company with references of completed projects, the firm should have significant experience in the construction industry and should have a proven track record.

Project management methodologies that are consistent with the firm should be known by all who work for project management consulting firms. Since there is uniformity in the way that project managers go about their jobs, this protects businesses that hire consulting firms. Another project manager can easily step in if one leaves a consulting firm.

Your company should also be provided with progress reports on all projects by a management consulting firm. Through the use of project management software, these reports can easily be generated and should be included in the consultation fee. A business will be kept informed of each project’s status at all times by a good project management company.

Project management consulting firms that operate in the construction industry should be familiar with building codes, zoning laws, and planning intentions for the areas where they are working. Many businesses in the construction industry like to hire project management consultants for just this reason. Since they have experience in working with various municipalities and other government entities, they can often get projects approved faster.

Look for a firm with consultants who are well versed in the field, employ consistent project management methodologies, and have proven success when considering a project management consultant. By doing this, they will get the job done for you within the time required and the budget allowed.

IT Manager, Nadine Stowne understands how modern day project budgets could very well get out of hand rapidly. As the need for project management consultants arise, Nadine will be able to rest understanding that project management companies comparable to 120VC will consistently produce projects on time and within budget.

How long until Galviston Texas begins to rebuild and start hiring Construction Project Managers? ?

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:09:56 +0000

My man needs a steady job!

Economic reports show no inflation but little hiring

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:48:57 +0000

Economic reports show no inflation but little hiring
The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight time. Meanwhile, consumer prices remained flat.

Despite millions in tax credits, wind energy firms aren’t hiring

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:38:58 +0000

Despite millions in tax credits, wind energy firms aren’t hiring
WASHINGTON — Despite the Obama administration’s efforts to create jobs making wind turbines in America, some companies say that sluggish demand for wind energy is holding them back.

Hiring difficulties in construction & manufacturing sectors: survey

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:37:28 +0000

Hiring difficulties in construction & manufacturing sectors: survey
SINGAPORE: With the economy improving, businesses in the manufacturing, construction and retail sectors are finding it difficult to hire enough workers.