Universia survey: Job opportunities are off the island
May 4, 2015
A recent survey conducted by the Universia-Trabajando.com Labor Community revealed that more than half, or 69 percent, of respondents from Puerto Rico believe that there are more job opportunities outside the island.
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67% of island youth believe men can grow more at work
March 9, 2015
With all things being equal in the work place, and despite the milestones women have achieved over the past decades, much remains to be done to achieve true professional gender equality, the results of the latest survey on employment by Universia showed.
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Study: Puerto Ricans find ‘acceptable work/life balance’
October 1, 2014
Puerto Rican employers apparently are doing a pretty good job of promoting a work/life balance among their workers, according to recent research from Kelly Services, a provider of workforce solutions with operations in San Juan.
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Kelly Services marks 50 years in business in Puerto Rico
September 11, 2014
Kelly Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Puerto Rico, where it has placed thousands of individuals in temporary and permanent positions and made a significant financial contribution to the island’s economy since September 1964.
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Puerto Rico receiving $6.2M from USDOL for job training
June 26, 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday grants exceeding $154.7 million awarded to 32 states, Puerto Rico and the Cherokee tribal nation through the Job-Driven National Emergency Grant program.
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Puerto Rico jobless rate at 15.2% in Jan., up slightly YOY
March 18, 2014
Puerto Rico’s unemployment rate reached 15.2 percent in January, up slightly from the 14.6 percent on record for the same month in 2013, but down marginally from the 15.4 percent the Department of Labor and Human Resources confirmed for December 2013.
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Puerto Rico labor survey methods to undergo overhaul
February 21, 2014
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Puerto Rico Statistics Institute announced Thursday a series of changes to the methodology used to create Puerto Rico’s labor surveys, to align them with what is done and is available stateside and in most developed countries, officials for both agencies said.
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U.S. Dept of Labor opens $150M job creation grant cycle
February 20, 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday the availability of approximately $150 million in grants to prepare and place those facing long-term unemployment into good jobs.
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Gov’t assigns $25M to retain, create jobs for youth
January 9, 2014
The Workforce Development Administration and the Office of Youth Affairs announced Wednesday a joint initiative that will provide $25 million to create and retain jobs for employees between 18 and 29 years old.
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6 co.’s pledge to create 545 new jobs in Puerto Rico
November 19, 2013
Five companies doing business on the island — and a newcomer that will open soon — have confirmed plans to expand their operations in Puerto Rico, creating 545 jobs through combined investments of more than $51.3 million, Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla said Monday.
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Survey: Professional growth must be ongoing process
October 28, 2013
Constant changes in the labor market make it necessary to develop a career plan, have initiative, and be in continuous training to be competitive in the face of new daily challenges.
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U.S. gov’t sues Yauco coffee grower for minimum wage violations
October 22, 2013
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit in federal court against Beneficiado de Café Las Indieras, doing business as Hacienda Remanso de Paz, and its president, Wilfredo Ruiz-Vargas, for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and record-keeping provisions.
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Human resources convention to focus on labor laws
September 16, 2013
The Puerto Rico Society for Human Resources Management will be hosting its annual convention Sept. 18-21, focusing on labor laws and the new competency model for HR professionals.
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Puerto Rico, USVI get $1M in re-employment funds
July 16, 2013
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Monday approximately $64.3 million to 38 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia to implement or continue re-employment and eligibility assessments for individuals who receive unemployment benefits.
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Puerto Rico’s jobless rate down to 13.7% in April as workforce shrinks
May 17, 2013
Puerto Rico’s unemployment rate dropped to 13.7 percent in April, reaching the lowest level since 2008. However, Labor Department data released Thursday also shows that the island’s labor force decreased by 10,000 to 1.1 million last month, when compared to the prior month and by 31,000 year-over-year.
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