| Economy
in state outpaces US growth
Adds 4,600 jobs through March
By Robert Gavin, Globe Staff / May 1, 2008
The Massachusetts economy expanded at a healthy
clip in the first three months of the year despite a national economic
slowdown, breaking with the recent past when the state suffered longer
and deeper recessions than the rest of the United States.
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Evergreen
Solar to double plant's size, add 350 jobs
Boston Globe
Evergreen Solar Inc., a Marlborough maker of solar-power products,
is expected to announce today that it will double the size of
its manufacturing facility at the former Fort Devens in Harvard
and add about 350 new jobs as part of its ongoing expansion.
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In
harsh jobs market, tech companies an oasis
Boston Globe
The nation may be teetering on the brink of recession, with payrolls
shrinking and many employers casting off workers.
But out by thawing Lake Nagog in this western
suburb, a steady flow of job candidates is arriving for interviews
at SeaChange International Inc. In the past three months, the
company has hired nearly 80 employees worldwide. And it still
has about 75 openings, including 30 at its headquarters here,
as it hustles to keep up with customer orders for its video-on-demand
software and hardware...-->
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IT
hiring defies broader job picture
Boston Business Journal
Massachusetts' information technology firms are defying expectations
of a slowdown as companies bulk up on staff, a sign that the state's
technology sector may be more resistant to downturns in times
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Professional Development:
Having a Powerful Presence
On March 14 more than 30 people gathered
at the stylish Boston boutique hotel, the Hotel 140, to participate
in a professional development workshop, “Having a Powerful
Presence”. Participants enjoyed light refreshments in the
elegant Library Room as they networked with fellow Asian-American
professionals.
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Job Offers and Negotiations
featuring King & Bishop
Over 40 people gathered at the Hotel 140
in Copley Square for the Job Offers and Negotiations workshop
presented by King & Bishop. Co-founder of the company and
NAAAP member Brendan King was on site offering his vast experience
along with the main speaker Senior Consultant Douglas Horbal.
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| US jobless rate hits 5-year
low
Reports rebut rumors of looming recession
WASHINGTON -- The US unemployment rate unexpectedly
fell to a five-year low of 4.4 percent in October and growth in
service industries accelerated, countering speculation the economy
is headed for recession.
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King
& Bishop Bulletin: Fall 2006
NEWS from the BOARD
Brendan King & John Bogosian
Welcome to our third 2006 edition of the King & Bishop Bulletin.
We would like to take this opportunity to share some insights
with you that we have obtained through ongoing dialogue with our
clients and associates regionally and nationally. Economic reports
have been positive for the first half of 2006.
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Family
Paid Leave on Mass. Agenda
Proposal in Senate is nation's most generous
By Andrea Estes, Globe
Staff | April 23, 2006
Senate leaders this week will propose legislation to offer all
workers in Massachusetts up to 12 weeks' paid time off to care
for newborn and adopted children or sick family members, financed
by an employee payroll premium of at least $1.50 a week
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HR
Contractors
King & Bishop is seeking HR contract workers - submit your resume.
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HR Roundtable
The King & Bishop HR Roundtable is a Professional Networking Group
committed to Human Resources Professionals seeking permanent
employment opportunities.(GO)
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