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Continued Drop in Unemployment Claims Shows A Tight Labor Market
Americans applying for unemployment benefits each week has hit a new low in late August that by one measure is the lowest level since 1969. Initial jobless claims rose by 3,000 to 213,000 in the seven days from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. Economists polled...
Happy Labor Day from Finish Line Staffing Services
All of us at Finish Line Staffing Services would like to wish you an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend! We know that Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner. Watch the video below to learn about our thoughts on this century-old tradition and why it...
Partnership Between the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Special Olympics of Massachusetts
The Boston Bruins Foundation and the Special Olympics of Massachusetts are forming a partnership. The Boston Bruins Foundation is donating $1 million over the next three years to the Special Olympics of Massachusetts. Read more information from...
Finish Line Staffing Services July 2018 Jobs Report
U.S. hiring cooled in July after more-robust gains than previously reported, while the unemployment rate slipped back below 4 percent and wage increases remained subdued, reinforcing a picture of steady labor-market growth in line with the Federal...
Finish Line Staffing Services June 2018 Jobs Report
The U.S. economy added 213,000 jobs in the month of June though the unemployment increased to 4%. The reason for the rise in the unemployment rate is due to the increase in the amount of people joining the labor force in June. Wages...
$25M Grant Cycle Opens!
Read below to learn more about Cummings' news regarding the $25M Grant Cycle! Cummings Tri-County Fund $25 Million Grant Program Launches July 1 Cummings Foundation is delighted to announce a major increase to its local area...
The Open Door
Great news! The Open Door, which is a nonprofit organization in Gloucester, Massachusetts, was chosen to receive $100k from the Cummings Foundation. Read what members of the Open Door have to say about this exciting news! WAHOO!!...
Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association
Special thanks to the Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association for the opportunity to sponsor today’s event and learning from Kevin Keleher and Dan Griffiths about the “Five Habits of Destructive HR Leaders.” Kevin and Dan...
May 2018 Jobs Report
The May 2018 Employment Situation brought more good news to the US Economy. Job creation came in at 230,000, ahead by 40,000 from most analysts’ predictions. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in the month of May, which is the lowest...