Posted on July 16, 2012
Home builders are looking to fill both construction and labor jobs in Connecticut, among other places. A survey conducted on behalf of the Home Builders Institute (HBI) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB found that these jobs are increasing. It found that 46 percent of builders in the Midwest and West expecting to […]
Posted on July 10, 2012
According to a new survey, industrial jobs in Connecticut may be on the rise. The Express Hiring Survey reveals that most regions in America will probably have more commercial and light industrial jobs in the future. Express Employment Professionals is a privately-owned staffing company. Out of survey’s respondents (665 employers across the United States and […]
Posted on July 1, 2012
Job market news changes every day, and in Connecticut many healthcare jobs are being added as a result of funding, initiatives, and growth. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, will add 200 to 300 jobs to the New Haven area from 2015 to 2017 as it expands its headquarters. Alexion was founded in 1992 as a […]
Posted on June 19, 2012
The labor market is looking up, as it appears Connecticut jobs have been added. The Connecticut Labor Dept. reports that May 2012 total nonfarm job estimate, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1,400 jobs, or 0.1% to 1,629,600. Over the year, the state labor market has grown by 6,200 jobs, or 0.4%. The April preliminary estimate of […]
Posted on June 9, 2012
H.J. Baker & Bro., an agricultural firm, said it has hired a crop advisor for sales jobs in Connecticut. John Gladden, a Certified Crop Advisor, has joined the company’s Fertilizer Division as the Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Gladden will oversee sales efforts for all of H. J. Baker’s TIGER® Sulphur Bentonite products throughout Eastern Canada, […]
Posted on May 29, 2012
Altus Capital has created new Connecticut finance jobs. The private equity investment firm focused on niche middle market manufacturing companies has appointed Dale Cheney as a Principal in the firm. The firm said Cheney will be focused on sourcing and closing new investments and working with Altus’ three partners in managing its existing portfolio. The […]
Posted on May 20, 2012
Job creation is picking up, especially in Connecticut, where retail jobs might increase. There is a swell in seasonal hiring, according to a new survey from Careerbuilder. The annual Summer Job Forecast found that three in 10 (29%) U.S. employers plan to hire workers for the summer, up from 21% in 2011 and an average […]
Posted on May 15, 2012
To warn consumers about potential scams, the BBB of Connecticut is providing advice about hiring for construction jobs in Connecticut, especially when it comes to hiring a contractor. In 2011, BBB received more than 6,000 complaints against general contractors, an 11% increase over the previous year. “Be especially wary of doing business with a contractor […]
Posted on April 30, 2012
According to labor market information, Connecticut jobs have been added. Year-over-year job growth is accelerating to 0.7% in January 2012 from 0.5% in December 2011. The recently revised seasonally adjusted employment estimates confirm that Connecticut is making its way beyond this generational downturn. Recently revised seasonally adjusted nonfarm job numbers show that Connecticut has gained […]
Posted on April 23, 2012
TD Bank recently announced it is hiring for customer service jobs in Connecticut. They are looking for at least 90 people. The bank wants to recruit people for customer service, financial service, sales and teller roles, which are considered to be both entry-level and mid-senior level positions depending on each individual opening. The new jobs […]
