“Unemployment falls, underemployment still a problem” plus 3 more

Unemployment falls, underemployment still a problem
The Hindu Business Line : MNCs offer staff part-time option — for lower pay, of course
Employment Summary and Part Time Workers, Unemployed over 26 Weeks
Economy adds 22,000 jobs in December, with gains in full-time and private sector

Unemployment falls, underemployment still a problem

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 03:45 PM PST

Despite the drop in unemployment to just 9 percent nationwide, many are under-employed after taking lower-paying, part-time jobs.

The Hindu Business Line : MNCs offer staff part-time option — for lower pay, of course

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:23 AM PST

After offering flexi hours and work-from-home option, tech MNCs are now giving their employees a larger work-life balance choice through part-time work, that is., work for half of a week or choose to work for fewer hours during the entire week.

Employment Summary and Part Time Workers, Unemployed over 26 Weeks

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:07 AM PST

Here are a few more graphs based on the employment report ... Click on graph for larger image. This graph shows the job losses from the start of the employment recession, in percentage terms - this time from the start of the recession.

Economy adds 22,000 jobs in December, with gains in full-time and private sector

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 05:34 AM PST

OTTAWA – Canada's economy ended 2010 on a stronger employment footing, creating 22,000 new jobs overall in December and recording substantial gains in full-time, private sector and youth employment.