Express Personnel Services, was founded in 1983 to provide employment and career opportunities for the international work force while servicing the staffing needs of businesses in virtually every industry. Express has been ranked among the top companies in the United States by several national publications. It includes four consecutive years on both the SUCCESS magazine's Gold 100 listing and on Entrepreneur magazine's annual "500" list.
To underscore its leadership role in the staffing industry, Express is an active member of the National Association of Temporary and Staffing Services, the National Association of Personnel Services and the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations.
Private Sector Adds 58,000 Jobs in September
According to Macroeconomic Advisors LLC, U.S. private employers added 58,000 new private sector jobs in September. The report showed a decline of 20,000 jobs in the construction sector, bringing the total number to 157,000 since August 2006 in construction. Employment in the financial sector fell by 7,000 jobs in September, the report showed. This is the second consecutive decline in jobs after six years of growth. The construction and financial sectors have taken the biggest hit from the housing market decline and subprime mortgage problems, according to the report.
Reuters.com – Oct. 3, 2007
Manufacturing Growth Slowed in September
The Institute for Supply Management reported its manufacturing index slowed to 52.0 in September, down from 52.9 in August. This is the lowest reading in seven months. Analysts were expecting the index to be 52.5. A reading of 50 or higher indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 shows contraction. Even with the slowdown in manufacturing sector, economists believe the sector is in good shape.
MSNBC.com – Oct. 1, 2007
Strong Jobs Report Eases Fears over Economy’s Health
The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 110,000 new jobs in September. The report showed job losses in the housing and mortgage-related industries; however, higher job gains in health care and professional services compensated for the loss. The Labor Department revised its August job readings to a gain of 89,000 jobs, up from the 4,000 job losses the report originally showed. The report also showed that the unemployment rate reached 4.7% in September, up from 4.6% in August. Hourly wages increased 0.4% to reach an average of $17.57 an hour, and consumer borrowing rose at an annual rate of 5.9%, according to the labor report.
WashingtonPost.com – Oct. 6, 2007
