Indiana insurance industry weathers hard times
Employment in Indiana’s insurance industry has remained stable despite a poor economy.
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State jobless rate dips for third consecutive month
Unemployment in Indiana fell for the third consecutive month in September, bucking the national trend of rising jobless rates,
the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Wednesday morning.
Survey: Manufacturers optimistic about economic recovery
Indiana manufacturers, many of which have suffered major job losses, are optimistic the economy will rebound next year,
according to an annual survey commissioned by Katz Sapper & Miller LLP.
Federal workers dodging layoffs
One of the best places to have waited out this recession was in federal government. Federal workers have pretty much gotten
a bye on pink slips at a time private sector employees have taken it on the chin.
New jobless claims fall to lowest level since January
The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level since early
January, as layoffs eased a bit amid a fledgling economic recovery.
U.S. jobless rate reaches 9.8 percent in September
The unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September, the highest since June 1983, as employers cut far more jobs than expected.
The report is evidence that the worst recession since the 1930s is still inflicting widespread pain.
More offbeat advice for job-seekers
Mickey Maurer’s article on job openings had some excellent suggestions, but let me add the following:
Kudos for ‘off-the-wall’ Maurer column
I really enjoyed your column “Off-the-wall advice for unemployed.”
Jobless claims, home sales drop unexpectedly
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell for the third straight week, evidence that layoffs
are continuing to ease in the earliest stages of an economic recovery.
Bill extends jobless benefits in Indiana, 26 other states
With no end in sight to the country’s job market woes, the U.S. House has agreed to give the jobless in a majority of states,
including Indiana, another 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits.
State’s jobless rate dips, but decline could be temporary
Indiana’s unemployment rate in August fell below double digits for the first time since April, the Indiana Department of Workforce
Development said this morning, but the decline could just be a blip.
MAURER: Here’s some off-the-wall advice for unemployed
As an old-timer, I am honored when asked for business advice. Because so much of the labor force has been idled,
recent inquiries have come from Hoosiers with resumes in hand. I am afraid my usual advice isn’t working, so I have
some new ideas—new opportunities to investigate in the face of this job crisis.
New jobless claims drop unexpectedly
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early July, possible
evidence that job cuts are slowing.
For the jobless, Labor Day is not much of a holiday
The nearly 15 million unemployed Americans won’t enjoy Labor Day as a relaxing respite from work. Instead, they’ll once again
need to prepare to get up, hit the pavement and keep hunting for a job.
National jobless rate hits 26-year high
The unemployment rate jumped almost a half-point, to 9.7 percent, in August, the highest since 1983, reflecting a poor job
market that will make it hard for the economy to begin a sustained recovery.
New jobless claims dip less than predicted
New jobless claims fell slightly last week while the number of people receiving unemployment benefits rose, a sign the job
market’s recovery will be long and bumpy.
Forecast: Indy to recover in 2012
IHS Global Insight this week predicted the Indianapolis metro area will not recover jobs lost in the recession until 2012.
Lumina chair Mutz preps for a W downturn
John Mutz, former lieutenant governor and chairman of the Lumina Foundation, is digging in for extended hard times.
Indiana’s jobless rate remains nearly unchanged
Indiana’s unemployment situation appears to be stabilizing as the jobless rate held almost steady for the third month in a
row, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said this morning.
HICKS: Structural unemployment not always a burden
A few weeks ago, a couple of my economist colleagues took issue with the phrasing in one of my columns. In a rare turn
of events, they are right, and I was wrong.