CBP agent, officer recruitment orientation returns to Plaza Las Américas
November 5, 2018
To answer questions and inquiries, CBP will have an orientation table at Plaza Las Américas, Nov. 5-10.
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OB-GYNs, CEOs top list of highest-paid jobs in P.R. in ’17
September 28, 2018
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources announced the 10 occupations with the highest wages on the island, a list topped by OB-GYNs and company CEOs.
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P.R.’s economic activity up 0.2% in July; down 0.3% year-over-year
September 4, 2018
Puerto Rico’s Economic Activity Index reached a level of 121.9 in July 2018, representing an increase of 0.2 percent compared to June 2018 and a decrease of 0.3 percent when examined against July 2017.
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P.R.’s economic activity remains virtually flat year-over-year
August 7, 2018
Puerto Rico’s Economic Activity Index showed a decrease of 0.8 percent year-over-year in June, but a 1 percent increase when compared to May 2018, Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico confirmed.
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Economist: OBoard’s labor reform misses critical points of P.R’s ‘particular’ economy
July 9, 2018
While Puerto Rico needs to jumpstart its job market and create new sources of employment, the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico’s proposal to align the island’s labor landscape with that of the U.S. mainland “misses critical points of the [island’s] very particular economy.”
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Financial services company focuses on retaining local talent
June 27, 2018
Trust MD Corp., a Puerto Rican company specialized on advising on financial services, recently launched an educational division focused on retaining local talent. The company seeks graduate students to provide employment alternatives on the island, company executives said. Trust MD identified an opportunity for finance, economics, law and accounting students to stay on the island […]
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Economist: ‘Employment at will’ may not be right solution for P.R.
June 11, 2018
The adoption of the so-called “employment at will” doctrine may not be the right solution for Puerto Rico’s low labor participation rate and stagnant economy, because it fails to address other underlying problems.
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P.R.’s economic activity shows slight uptick in April
June 5, 2018
Puerto Rico’s Economic Activity Index, released by the Economic Development Bank, reached a level of 119.9 in April 2018.
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P.R. DMO recruiting for some 20 key posts in the organization
May 11, 2018
Puerto Rico DMO CEO Brad Dean said the entity is recruiting personnel in key areas — representing about 20 jobs — that will help market and sell the island generate economic growth and jobs in industries related to leisure tourism, meetings and business events.
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AutoZone opens $1M ‘Mega Hub’ store in Carolina; 1st outside U.S. mainland
May 10, 2018
Retail and wholesale auto parts and accessories distributor, AutoZone, has opened a $1 million “Mega Hub “ store in Carolina, marking a first of its kind for Puerto Rico.
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Labor Dept.: Creative careers booming in P.R.’s job market
April 23, 2018
Puerto Rico's economic challenges and social changes have spurred an increase in job opportunities related to cultural and creative industries, according to Department of Labor and Human Resources’ digital magazine.
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Fla. tourism trade group to conduct job fair in P.R.
February 14, 2018
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, a trade association representing approximately 80 percent of all lodging establishments in Central Florida, will be conducting a Central Florida Job Fair on Feb. 20th in San Juan, to provide job opportunities for those whose lives and careers were impacted by Hurricane María.
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Serafina Beach Hotel recruiting 100 employees prior to March opening
January 31, 2018
Serafina Beach Hotel, the new boutique hotel in San Juan that will open in March, is “looking for enthusiastic people to apply for various positions available,” said General Manager Pierre-Alex Maillard.
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Analysis: P.R. will feel economic blow of Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in ’19
December 28, 2017
The recently passed Fedetal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have implications for Puerto Rico’s economic that will start to become more noticeable after fiscal year 2019, local research firm Estudios Técnicos Inc. predicted in an analysis released this week.
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Diversified Maintenance to help hurricane victims from PR find jobs
December 4, 2017
In light of the catastrophic events caused by Hurricanes Irma and María, which displaced thousands of residents across Puerto Rico and cost millions of dollars in damages, two job placements firms have partnered to help storm victims find jobs in Georgia and Florida.
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