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25 Stocks Ben Graham Would Like

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:02:50 GMT

Benjamin Graham is widely regarded to be the founder of modern value investing. His greatest student, Warren Buffett, attributes much of his success to Graham’s teachings.[More...]

15 Stocks Ben Graham Would Like

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:28:38 GMT

Aircastle stock has taken a serious beating in the...[More...]

Many Experts Say Michigan's Recovery Will Follow National Rebound

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:48:00 GMT

Oct. 4--With the economy in the rest of the United States on the mend, Michiganders enduring the state's sixth-straight year of recession are waiting to hear four words: "The worst is over."
Though monthly initial claims for unemployment benefits in Michigan this year are higher than last year, they have been on a downward trend since January.
In August, the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index climbed above 50 for the first time since July 2008, a signal of economic expansion.

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Job Openings a Good Sign

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:53:00 GMT

Sep. 7--In a recession that has lingered since December 2007, there might be a sign of hope.
Local temporary employment agencies are seeing a steady trickle of job openings -- an indication for some that economic recovery might be on the horizon.
At the Newport News office of Reliance Staffing, 174 people were placed in temporary positions last week, compared with the beginning of the summer when some weeks fell below 100, said branch manager Michelle Wilkinson.

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Jobless Rate Plateaus at 6-Year High

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:55:00 GMT

Sep. 2--The Tulsa metro area's unemployment rate neither worsened nor improved in July as it held steady at 6.8 percent, according to information released Tuesday by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
July's rate, however, remains at a six-year high.
Aside from June, the last time the metro area recorded a rate as high occurred in June 2003, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Employers appear divided over healthcare

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:57:00 GMT

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Job Search Tips for a Jobless Recovery

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:53:00 GMT

New college graduates are facing the worst job market in decades.
But there's still hope that recent college grads can launch a rewarding career -- it just might not be the one they anticipated.
But many others will need to make a few last-minute adjustments to give themselves the training or experience they need to land a job in an industry where they never expected to be working.

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Ivy Tech Hosts Career Fair With 30-Plus Employers: Expo is 1:30-4 P.M. Thursday

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Apr. 8--More than 30 employers from South Central Indiana will be at a career expo on the Ivy Tech campus from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Career Expo is also open to associate degree candidates, students seeking internships or co-ops, and summer employment, stated an Ivy Tech news release.
Local area high school seniors are encouraged to attend.

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Laid Off? Here's a Silver Lining

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:54:00 GMT

And last year, he started a blog at norecipes.com to celebrate freestyle culinary arts.
But as the head of marketing at a finance-related start-up in New York, he spent long hours at the office.
Shortly before Christmas, his employer failed to secure another round of venture capital, and Matsumoto joined the 4.4 million Americans who've lost their jobs since 2007.

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Kelly Unveils TravelPath Program

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:35:08 GMT

Kelly Healthcare Resources, a business unit of Fortune 500 temporary staffing company Kelly Services, has unveiled TravelPath - a new, travel-based staffing solution.[More...]

Kelly: Think Long Term Before Making Pay Cuts

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:50:00 GMT

THINK again before you give that much valued employee a pay cut, a human resource consultant says, it may come back to haunt you during the good times.
Kelly Services outsourcing and consulting group senior director and global practice leader for human resource consulting, Lance Jensen Richards, said while it may be easier for companies to execute an across-the-board pay cut rather than job cuts right now, it may not be the right decision for the firm in the long term.
"While yes, retrenchment is a very real problem today, we cannot ignore the longer-term issue, which is, we will still have a shortage of talent, not a shortage of people but a shortage of talent, once the economic crisis ends," Richards said.

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Flint Hills Job Fair

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Jan. 15--It looked like a miniature oil show, complete with goodies for participants and booths with banners featuring company names.
But the 150 representatives from more than 60 companies at the Polydome at Flint Hills Resources Odessa Plant weren't there to sell their products.
They were looking to find workers at the plant, which is scheduled to shut down by May.

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Kelly Services Reports 3rd Quarter 2009 Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), a world leader in workforce management services and human resources solutions, today announced results for the third quarter of 2009.
Included in the results from operations are legal charges of $4.3 million in the third quarter of 2009 and $22.5 million in the third quarter of 2008.
In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, Kelly Services, Inc. will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on November 6, to review the results and answer questions.

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Ethics and the Environment Bolster the Recruitment Race According to International Workplace Survey By Kelly Services

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:08:00 GMT

In choosing where to work, employees across the United States are likely to be strongly attracted to organizations with a reputation for good ethical and environmental practices, according to the latest findings from an international workplace survey.
The survey, by global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services, finds employees across all age generations gravitate to organizations considered ethically and environmentally responsible, with baby boomers (aged 48-65) more discerning than their younger colleagues among Gen Y (aged 18-29) and Gen X (aged 30-47).
The Kelly Global Workforce Index obtained the views of nearly 100,000 people in 34 countries including more than 13,000 in the United States.

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Ethical and Environmental Policies Serve As a Magnet in Attracting Employees According to Kelly Services Global Workplace Survey

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:08:00 GMT

In choosing where to work, Canadian employees have a strong preference for employers with a reputation for good ethical and environmental practices, according to the latest findings from an international workplace survey.
The survey, by global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), finds employees across all age generations gravitate to organizations considered ethically and environmentally responsible, with baby boomers (aged 48-65) more discerning than their younger colleagues amongst Gen Y (aged 18-29) and Gen X (aged 30-47).
The Kelly Global Workforce Index obtained the views of nearly 100,000 people in 34 countries including more than 7,000 in Canada.

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Kelly Services Says Communication Style and Rewards Critical to Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:48:00 GMT

TROY, MI -- -- 08/26/09 -- Differences in communication style and attitudes toward rewards are key factors managers should address in juggling the needs of the three main generations in the American workplace, Gen Y , Gen X , and baby boomers , according to the latest findings from an international workplace survey.[More...]

New Global Workforce Survey Offers Breadth of Knowledge for Managing Various Generations in the Workplace

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

TORONTO -- -- 08/26/09 -- Differences in communication style and attitudes toward rewards are key factors managers should address when juggling the needs of the three main generations in the Canadian workplace, Gen Y , Gen X , and baby boomers , according to the latest findings from an international workplace survey.[More...]

Communication Style and Reward Preferences Ignite Generational Differences in the Global Workplace According to Kelly Services International Survey

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:00 GMT

TROY, MI -- -- 08/26/09 -- Kelly Services, Inc. -- Any workplace with a broad spectrum of generations is likely to face management challenges in juggling the needs of different age groups. A recent international survey finds that issues such as communication style and monetary awards can be the source of marked differences in attitude among the three main workplace generations -- Gen Y , Gen X , and baby boomers .[More...]

KellyOCG Moves Up on Bakers Dozen List

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:23:00 GMT

TROY, MI -- -- 08/06/09 -- The Recruitment Process Outsourcing specialty practice of Kelly Services' Outsourcing and Consulting Group has been named by HRO Today magazine in its annual RPO Bakers Dozen list. Presently in its sixth year, the Bakers Dozen list ranking has become an industry benchmark recognizing the leading players in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing business globally.[More...]

Kelly Services Reports 2nd Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), a world leader in workforce management services and human resources solutions, today announced results for the second quarter of 2009.
Included in the results from operations for the second quarter 2009 are impairment charges totaling $52.6 million and $2.4 million of restructuring costs relating to the Company's UK operations.
In conjunction with its second quarter earnings release, Kelly Services, Inc. will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on August 5, to review the results and answer questions.

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The Ayers Group Offers Platinum Services for C-Level and Senior Executives

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:23:00 GMT

NEW YORK, NY -- -- 07/27/09 -- The Ayers Group, a division of Kelly Services, Inc. , is pleased to introduce their new Platinum Services, currently available in the New York area. The service goes beyond traditional outplacement to provide a comprehensive spectrum of high-level services and resources to assist transitioning C-level executives as they explore and understand their career options, challenges and opportunities.[More...]

/ CORRECTION - Kelly Services Announces Second Quarter Conference Call

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:22:00 GMT

TROY, MI -- -- 07/14/09 -- In the news release, 'Kelly Services Announces Second Quarter Conference Call,' issued earlier today by Kelly Services, Inc. , we are advised by the company that the domestic phone number in the second paragraph should read ' 553-0327 .' Complete corrected text follows.[More...]