Posted on January 28, 2009
Investing in clean and energy-efficient initiatives could help create more Boston green jobs. Community Labor United and Environment Massachusetts recently released “Clean Energy, Bright Future: rebuilding America through Green Infrastructure,” a report highlighting the potential to stimulate the economy and reduce pollution through clean energy and green technology investments. The report specifically focuses on the […]
Posted on January 21, 2009
Some Boston careers will be axed as a large company cuts jobs. Bose Corp., which is based in Framingham, has announced its plan to cut about 1,000 jobs, or about 10 percent of the company’s total workforce. The company has verified that some workers in Massachusetts and the Boston area will be affected, but has […]
Posted on January 15, 2009
While it’s harder than usual to find a job among the current economy, one governmental institution is making it easier to find Boston temporary jobs. The US Census Bureau is searching for more than 3,000 candidates to fill temporary jobs throughout the area. In preparation for the 2010 Census, the Bureau has opened three offices […]
Posted on January 8, 2009
While Boston is currently faring better than most areas, many Boston construction jobs have been lost during the past year. During November 2008, the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy area had a total non-farm employment of 2,522,800 workers, according to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 2,519,700 workers during October 2008 […]
Posted on January 2, 2009
More Boston financial jobs will soon be lost. On top of recent financial job cuts, four more Boston financial firms plan to cut a total of 110 jobs in the near future, according to an article by The Boston Globe. The companies slated to cut positions include Deutsche Bank, Citigroup Inc., Pioneer Investments and Boston […]
Posted on December 18, 2008
Despite the current state of the economy, at least six companies are hiring for some of the best Boston jobs. While many states are seeing a constant rise in unemployment and decrease in jobs, Boston is one of the few cities that is continuing to add jobs. During October 2008, the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy area had a […]
Posted on December 10, 2008
Boston green jobs are on the rise. Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino recently awarded a contract to the Asian American Civic Association to run a training program that will prepare Boston residents for green collar jobs. AACA, with the Asian Community Development Corporation, plans to run a Facilities Maintenance Energy Efficiency training program that will […]
Posted on December 3, 2008
Hundreds of Boston retail jobs have been cut as a large chain store recently decided to close. Tweeter, a local electronics chain that has found itself bankrupt, recently announced its decision to fire more than 600 employees at 70 stores across the country. These actions took place only days before the company was originally slated […]
Posted on November 19, 2008
Another company is cutting Boston finance jobs. Putnam Investments recently fired 12 money managers, according to an article by Bloomberg. The layoffs came after the company’s assets fell 39 percent in the past year. Putnam follows in the footsteps of Fidelity Investments and Janus Capital Group Inc., who have taken steps to save money among […]
Posted on November 13, 2008
While most areas in the country are constantly losing jobs, the Boston job market has been an exception to the rule. During September 2008, the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy area saw a total non-farm employment of 2,513,500, up from 2,491,800 during August, and an increase of .8 percent from last yea. According to the United States Department of […]