Tag:

Job Market

These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says
These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says When it comes to putting down your roots, these New York locales are among the best in the nation, according to a brand-new ranking. Four cities in the Empire State made the top 100 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in the US” ranking. Researchers pulled data from a variety of sources, including thousands of public survey responses, the US Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and school and hospital rankings to come up with the top 150 American cities. Cities were ranked using four key indicators: value, desirability, job market, and quality of life. The followi…
These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says
These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says When it comes to putting down your roots, these Connecticut locales are among the best in the nation, according to a brand-new ranking. Two cities in the Constitution State made U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in the US” ranking. Researchers pulled data from a variety of sources, including thousands of public survey responses, the US Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and school and hospital rankings to come up with the top 150 American cities. Cities were ranked using four key indicators: value, desirability, job market, and quality of life. The following Conn…
Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location
Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location A Rhode Island-based chain of discount stores is expanding in the Garden State. Ocean State Job Lot will open a new location in the Kohl's Plaza on Route 35 in Holmdel. The company announced the newest store in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 28. The store will be in the former Stein Mart location and offer more than 37,000 square feet of shopping space. It was expected to open in the late summer or early fall of 2024, and online job applications will begin in late spring. The location is about 15 minutes from the former Ocean State Job Lot store in Shrewsbury that closed in 2019. "We ar…
Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ
Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ A native of Hoboken is a part of everyone's newest Netflix obsession, which is set in Camden County. Alex Giaimo is appearing on "King of Collectables," which debuted on Netflix on Friday, April 28, and is already living in the streaming service's top 10 most watched shows.  The show explores Ken Goldin, who runs an auction house that specializes in rare collectables and is headquartered in Runnemede. Giaimo is one of his employees. Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Athletes like Karl Malone, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Mike…
Ground Level Beach Club Among Highlights Of Luxury Athletic Club Coming To Jersey Shore Ground Level Beach Club Among Highlights Of Luxury Athletic Club Coming To Jersey Shore
Ground Level Beach Club Among Highlights Of Luxury Athletic Club Coming To Jersey Shore A massive athletic club complete with a ground-level, resort-like beach club is under construction in Monmouth County. The Life Time facility in Middletown, its eighth in New Jersey, is expected to be complete in 2024. Click here to get on the wait list. Once finished, Life Time Middletown – Red Bank will provide a highly personalized, luxury approach to health and wellness with modern architecture, beautiful spaces and an abundance of amenities.  Highlights include: Three-floor building with an additional 50,000-square-foot, ground level outdoor beach club and bistro with leis…
Virginia Ranked Top State In Nation To Find Jobs Virginia Ranked Top State In Nation To Find Jobs
Virginia Ranked Top State In Nation To Find Jobs Virginia has ranked as one of the nation's best states for jobs, according to a new study released by WalletHub. With the unemployment rate at 3.7% and many businesses desperate to hire workers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States for Jobs, with Virginia ranking number 8 in the best states for employment. The study compared the 50 states across 35 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity, and economic vitality. The data set reportedly ranges from employment growth to median annual income to average commute time. Virgi…
New Poll Reveals Percentages Of NYers Squeezed by Gas Prices, Hit By Food Costs New Poll Reveals Percentages Of NYers Squeezed by Gas Prices, Hit By Food Costs
New Poll Reveals Percentages Of NYers Squeezed by Gas Prices, Hit By Food Costs If you’ve been feeling the pinch at the gas pump or grocery store lately, you’re not alone, according to a new poll from the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI). Pollsters found that 69 percent of New Yorkers said that current gasoline prices are having a very serious or somewhat serious impact on their financial condition.  That’s up from 66 percent last quarter. And even more New Yorkers reported feeling burdened by the cost of groceries, with 80 percent of respondents saying that the amount of money they spend on food is having either a very serious or somewhat serious impact …
These Pennsylvania Cities Made It Onto US News' List Of Best Places To Live These Pennsylvania Cities Made It Onto US News' List Of Best Places To Live
These Pennsylvania Cities Made It Onto US News' List Of Best Places To Live Nine Pennsylvania cities were named on US News & World Report's list of 150 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023. The list featured Pittsburgh (26), Harrisburg (35), Lancaster (61), Reading (74), Scranton (89), York (92), Philadelphia (99) and Allentown (111). Meanwhile nearby Trenton, New Jersey ranked 86th, USN reports.  The list is generated by analyzing 150 metro areas across the country based on quality of life, job market, value of living and people's desire to live there.  You can view the full list by clicking here.
Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News
Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Maryland cities were named on US News & World Report's list of 150 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023.  Baltimore was ranked 84th and Salisbury was ranked 115th, according to the list. Meanwhile, Washington DC made it among the top 20.  The list is generated by analyzing 150 metro areas across the country based on quality of life, job market, value of living and people's desire to live there.  Baltimore received an overall score of 6.1 out of 10. The city's charm was said to be captured with its small-town feel and "elegant architecture, friendly people and lively…
TikToker Going Viral For Asking People How Much Money They Make TikToker Going Viral For Asking People How Much Money They Make
TikToker Going Viral For Asking People How Much Money They Make “What do you do and how much do you make?” If you’ve ever been asked that on the streets of Washington DC, or any other surrounding city, odds are you encountered Hannah Williams. The 25-year-old data analyst is changing the business game by opening up the dialogue about wage transparency in the job market – and she’s doing it one TikTok at a time. “I think that people just weren't having these conversations before because of the taboo around it,” she said. “I think that what we're doing is very ballsy and it's something that people have never seen.” While documenting her own job-hunti…
COVID-19: Brand-New Poll Reveals Who's Most Comfortable Returning To The Office By Age Group COVID-19: Brand-New Poll Reveals Who's Most Comfortable Returning To The Office By Age Group
Covid-19: Brand-New Poll Reveals Who's Most Comfortable Returning To The Office By Age Group Gen Z is the age group least comfortable returning to the office in the current state of the pandemic, according to a new poll. The Harris Poll separated respondents into categories Gen Z (ages 18 to 24), Millenials (ages 25 to 40), Gen X (ages 41 to 56) and Baby Boomers and older (ages 57 and older). The results found that 33 percent of Gen Z respondents said they would be uncomfortable returning to the office. Millennials were the most comfortable returning to the office, with just 25 percent of respondents saying they would be uncomfortable to return.  The poll found that 28 perce…
Amazon Hiring For 8,700 Positions Across NJ Amazon Hiring For 8,700 Positions Across NJ
Amazon Hiring For 8,700 Positions Across NJ Amazon is looking to hire 8,700 employees for fulfillment centers in New Jersey. Compensation is between $18 to $22.50 an hour with health, vision and dental benefits available for full-time employees, according to a press release. Parental leave, career training and saving options are also offered. Positions are available in 40 different towns. Click here to apply.
Amazon Announces 5 New NJ Delivery Sites Amazon Announces 5 New NJ Delivery Sites
Amazon Announces 5 New NJ Delivery Sites More amazing news on the Amazon jobs front. The giant internet retail outlet announced five new future delivery sites as it opened its Linden delivery station in Union County.  Two new delivery sites will be in Middlesex County, two are targeted for Burlington County and one is planned in Mercer County, Amazon said in a press statement.  Amazon's newest delivery locations, all set to open in 2021, are at: 2473 Old York Road - Building 1 in Bordentown; 343 Half Acre Road in Cranbury; 400 Delran Parkway in Delran; 1115 King Georges Post Road in Edison; and  10 Princess Road …
Top Reasons People Moved To - And Away From - Massachusetts In 2020 Top Reasons People Moved To - And Away From - Massachusetts In 2020
Top Reasons People Moved To - And Away From - Massachusetts In 2020 Of all the states, few had more residents leave in 2020 than Massachusetts. It’s not just Massachusetts, though. Due to the large metro centers on the New England/Northern East Coast, there's typically a lot of movement. The trend has tilted toward more people leaving than coming in, however, since at least the 1980s, according to data provided by national shipping company United Van Lines. According to an analysis of shipping patterns in 2020, out of all in/outbound traffic - 56 percent of all traffic was to leave Massachusetts. Other places where people appear to have left in high number…
Stop & Shop Hiring For More Than 5,000 Positions Stop & Shop Hiring For More Than 5,000 Positions
Stop & Shop Hiring For More Than 5,000 Positions Stop & Shop is looking to fill more than 5,000 regional positions. The available positions across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are permanent and include store roles in bakery, deli, grocery, seafood, produce, front end, night crew and online pickup.  Stop & Shop is also hiring home delivery drivers and shoppers, as well as selectors at its distribution centers. These 5,000 new positions are in addition to the 5,000 Stop & Shop sought to fill at the start of the pandemic in March.  In total, Stop & Shop has invested more than …
Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester
Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester Though countless businesses have endured tough times during the COVID-19 outbreak, DeCicco & Sons has found itself busy preparing to open its latest Westchester location. DeCicco & Sons will open its much-anticipated Eastchester location - its ninth in Westchester - on Friday, Oct. 9. The 30,000-square-foot grocery store will replace the Acme Supermarket at 777 White Plains Road which closed last fall. In a statement, John DeCicco Jr., the CEO of DeCicco & Sons, said that, “we believe that our focus on quality and exceptional service will resonate strongly with the Eastchester…
Amazon Holding Online Career Fair For 33K New Jobs Centered In Four Cities, Including NY Amazon Holding Online Career Fair For 33K New Jobs Centered In Four Cities, Including NY
Amazon Holding Online Career Fair For 33K New Jobs Centered In Four Cities, Including NY Amazon hopes to dole out 33,000 corporate and tech careers, some to New York state residents, at an online career fair offering 20,000  free career coaching sessions from 1,000 Amazon recruiters.  The company's 2020 Career Day, which will be hosted virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 16., will give attendees the opportunity to learn about jobs available across the country in areas supporting Alexa, operations technology and Prime video.  The event, the company said, is designed for individuals at all levels of education and training, and jobseekers searching for work both within an…
Up To 3,000 Amazon Go Stores Could Be On The Way Up To 3,000 Amazon Go Stores Could Be On The Way
Up To 3,000 Amazon Go Stores Could Be On The Way While many traditional brick-and-mortar stores are falling by the wayside, due in large part to the boom in online shopping, web giant Amazon is contemplating opening thousands of cashier-less stores in the coming years. Reports emerged earlier this week that Amazon is planning to open as many as 3,000 cashier-less Amazon Go stores by 2021, following a cautious initial rollout of the product, with just three stores in Seattle and one in Chicago. Amazon launched its first Amazon Go store this week, a checkout-free grocery store that opened its flagship store in Seattle earlier this year afte…