Employment

If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to find a new and better job, you might be living in the wrong state. But the good news for Idahoans is that you don’t have to go far to find the dream career of your lifetime.

After a rocky start to a new decade, Idaho may have come out ahead of the game compared to the rest of the nation

Unemployment claims in 14 states were higher than the previous week, with Idaho topping the list. The report shows that Kansas had the highest increases in unemployment claims with 91%, followed by Idaho with 37.6%.

Like pruning a tree with too many limbs, or a plant with sickly shoots, some retailers choose to close particular locations so that others can thrive.

Not only can you find some awesome gifts at the mall, but now you may be able to find employment.

This is not a great place to be right out of school. Maybe kids can move to the Dakotas and work for a while.

The Idaho Department of Labor hosts an all-industry hiring event on September 28th.

Idaho has an overall score of 17th in a study of the hardest working states. But Idaho ranks higher than other states in several key areas.

So many things can happen in 20 years. Idaho has a 75% increase in college enrollment. The Gem State managed to keep the cost of higher learning low, ranking 3rd in the lowest rise in room and board, fees, and tuition.

Yellow was also unique among the big carriers.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resume. There are jobs open now, and future ones in the works. This FREE event is happening July 17th at the Twin Falls Department of Labor office, 420 Falls Avenue.

With limited time-off resources, how does a person judge when it is time for a random day off? Is there a requirement for advance notice for even 1 day? Trying to plan for vacation time off from work can be a headache enough to call in for a sick day.