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Unemployed Older Workers Continue to Struggle [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:40 +0000

Stuck in their 50s, older workers in America stay jobless longer and have more trouble rejoining the workforce than their younger counterparts.

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Optimistic NJ Business Owners Back Chris Christie [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:31:55 +0000

New Jersey's unemployment rate continues to hover around 9 percent, higher than other states in the region, and the state also continues rank near the bottom in the nation when it comes to its business tax climate, but this isn't stopping Garden State business owners and executives from supporting Gov. Chris Christie.

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One in Five Believe Boss Has Hurt Their Career, Survey Shows [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:10 +0000

A new survey shows one in two employees are at least satisfied with their boss, but just one in five complain the boss has hurt their career.

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A Weak Jobs Report Expected Today [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:07:48 +0000

Another weak jobs report is expected today, which could fuel concerns that the economy is slumping for yet another spring.

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Ban The Box Rally Held at the State House [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:19:30 +0000

Pretty much everybody has applied for a job at some point and that means pretty much everybody has seen that box on an application that asks you to check it if you have a criminal record.

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College Grads Struggling to Follow Degree, Study Says [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:04:44 +0000

Thousands of students are graduating from colleges across New Jersey this month, but a new survey shows they could struggle significantly in landing a job that connects to their major or career choice.

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Confidence In The Job Market Is Growing [POLL/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:52:05 +0000

A new survey finds workers, in New Jersey and across the country, are feeling more secure about their jobs.

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More NJ Residents Employed in March [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:38:16 +0000

New Jersey's unemployment rate for March fell to 9 percent, the lowest it's been in nearly four years.

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Teen Hiring In NJ This Summer Is Mixed [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:50:41 +0000

Many economists see improvements in summer teen hiring this coming season versus previous years.

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Is The Economic Recovery Taking Spring Break? [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:38:07 +0000

With weaker-than-expected hiring, slower manufacturing and service industries, stuttering stocks, the jury's still out on whether economic growth is taking a spring break.

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