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University City Dwarfs Center City in Growth of Well-Paying Jobs
The year 2008 sure feels like a long time ago. The housing bubble burst, the stock market fizzled and employers everywhere were downsizing. Now that […]
Philly Near Bottom in Tech Job Postings, Searches
Philadelphia may have a growing tech industry, but it’s still far away from some of the leading cities in terms of job searches and job […]
In PA, Women Are Paid 79 Cents on the Dollar Compared to Men
Hillary Clinton has put the wage gap between men and women at the forefront of the her economic policy — and made it a hot-button issue […]
Philly Gets a “C” in Small Business Friendliness
Philadelphia’s small business friendliness is on the upswing. The city got a “C,” according to the most recent Small Business Sentiment Survey from Thumbtack, but that’s a nice […]
Why it’s the Perfect Time to Switch Jobs, Especially in Philly
The economy has been all over the news lately, with the volatile stock market taking center stage. Overall, it’s growing, though not as quickly as […]
Two Philly Business Schools Bring Best Return on Investment, Says Forbes
The MBA class of 2010 was not a happy bunch. Job prospects were scarce, the economy was in shambles and many thought they’d wasted a […]
84 Percent of Philly CFOs Are Hiring, But Many Can’t Find Talented People
Good news on the jobs front: 84 percent of Philadelphia chief financial officers say they’re hiring, but many are finding it difficult to find talented candidates. A new […]
Please Touch CEO on Getting Out of Debt and Into Bankruptcy
After two long years, Lynn McMaster couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief last night. The Please Touch Museum, where McMaster serves as CEO, […]
QVC Laying Off 147 Workers
QVC, the West Chester-based retail sales behemoth, is laying off 147 workers — mainly holding warehouse jobs. It’s the result of the company permanently closing its […]
New Navy Yard Construction Means 190 New Jobs
Axalta Coating Systems is constructing a 175,000-square-foot facility at the Philadelphia Navy Yard — and bringing at least 190 jobs to Philadelphia. Called the Global Innovation Center, the new […]
2016: The Year of Big Pay Raises
As the economic recovery continues, employers have a choice: Make talented workers feel appreciated or risk losing them to a competitor. What better way to show the […]
Apple’s Grueling Job Interview Process Revealed
Want to work for the hottest tech company in the world? Be prepared for a seriously grueling interview process. Just ask Luis Abreu, a user-experience designer who got […]
Why Franchise Owners Just Got Very Nervous
In case you’re just back from vacation and have not kept a close eye on the business press, you may have missed the recent Browning-Ferris […]
Bachelor’s Degrees Leading to Highest Salaries
A bachelor’s degree today is basically like a high school diploma 20 years ago. Everybody’s got one and the only way to get a decent salary […]
25 Best Jobs for Millennials
Millennials (ages 18-34) now make up the largest group of workers in the United States with a cool 53.5 million people. But navigating their careers hasn’t been […]