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A number of economists have begun to focus on signs of an economic recovery. The questions most commonly researched by these individuals focus on who does the hiring and where do the jobs come from. If you can tell which types of companies help us through a recession, it’s easier to monitor the growth of these types of companies.
The common answer to these questions points to young companies. Firms that are between one and five years old tend to produce the most jobs and are the best chance of recovering …

Recent studies show that the average time a person is unemployed comes in at a whopping 6 months. Other studies suggest it could be even longer depending on your industry. These studies haven’t given the unemployed much hope for the future. As their bank accounts diminish before their eyes hope is steadily falling right along with it.
However, we are starting to see a trend among the unemployed. Some have caught on that their industries are going to be slow to return to a steady market and they are making …

The great depression was one of the darkest and most desperate times in American history. Families had lost their entire life savings to greedy bankers and Wall Street blunders. People everywhere were out of work. Unemployment was on the rise. There was little hope for short term recovery. For many people, this doesn’t sound that different from today. Since there are some similarities, we can learn from the great depression and other past depressions.
The working people of the great depression were defined by the jobs they did and the people …

This recession has led many to question the job they are doing, or in many case were doing. Most of those who have jobs are afraid that they will lose them if they don’t “step up”. Those who are not working have asked more than once, “What could I have done differently to keep my job”. In either case, the real question is “How can I do a better job (Then, Now, or In the Future)”.
Most people look at the quantity and quality of their work first. Did I stay …

The growing number of unemployment rates and the ever downsizing companies create anxiety for the employed. We can’t seem to get away from the news and the consistent discussions on the recession. This can bring fear to anyone who is employed right now. However, if you’re worried that you will be cut next, there are a few things that you can do to help secure your job!
First and foremost, stop worrying about being the next person who is laid off! If you are consistently stressed out, it is eventually going …