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| Did you know? There is a petrified forest in Washington that is considered the most unusual fossil forest in the world. Petrified wood is recognized as the state’s official gem. | | Olympia companies Volt's family of divisions, subsidiaries, and joint ventures now span the globe, with offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and South Ameri... Go to Site
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The Squirrel Effect
by Nan S. Russell 8/19/2008
An industrious black-tailed ground squirrel has his home beneath a stump not far from my office window. I’ve been watching him squirrel away provisions for winter. He rem...
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Employers Are Calling, But Nobody’s Home
by Wendy J. Terwelp 8/19/2008
It’s 2007, the 21st Century, and I still get calls from job seekers who a) don’t have voice mail, b) don’t have an answering machine, c) don’t have a cell phone, or d) th...
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7 Reasons Why Losing A Job Is Good For You
by Jason Alba 8/19/2008
The average worker now undergoes 9 job changes throughout his or her career. I always thought that I would be in complete control of these job changes, and I was in cont...
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 Jobs in OlympiaThe following articles focus on employment and jobs in Olympia as well as issues relating to careers and jobs in Washington. | |
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"Government Keeps Hiring Amid Slowdown"
Investor's Business Daily (subscription) - Aug 18, 2008
Private-sector employers have shed 418000 jobs in the past year amid fears that the economy was headed for a recession. State lawmakers and agencies have...
"Western Forge cuts 40 jobs in Springs"
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO - Aug 18, 2008
The layoff marks the latest blow to the local manufacturing sector, which has lost nearly 40 percent of its jobs since the end of 2000....
"DHL says it's preparing severance benefits plan for Wilmington workers"
Dayton Daily News, OH - Aug 18, 2008
By John Nolan The leader of the German ownership of DHL, architect of a cost-cutting plan that would wipe out thousands of jobs in Wilmington by hiring...
"Report Uncovers Illegal Hiring Practices within the Justice Department"
Civilrights.org, DC - Aug 18, 2008
The Washington Post reported last year that during testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Schlozman had "boasted of hiring Republicans and...
"What to Do if You Think You’re About to Get Fired"
U.S. News & World Report, DC - Aug 18, 2008
Alison Green is chief of staff for a medium-size nonprofit where she oversees day-to-day management of the staff as well as hiring, firing,...
"A new start with gourmet sandwich franchise"
TheNewsTribune.com, WA - Aug 18, 2008
I thought hiring would be terrible. I received over 200 applications, we interviewed 90 people. That was the biggest surprise. I kept thinking we’d get a...
"Former Attorney General Gonzales, Ex-Justice Officials Sued For..."
AHN - Aug 18, 2008
Washington, DC(AHN) - A lawsuit has been filed against former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and other top Justice Department officials by a group of...
"Homeland Security hiring blunder spurs changes"
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Aug 17, 2008
"The hiring was a mistake of one kind or another," said Ellen Howe, a TSA spokeswoman. On May 25, Pitt started a $90000-a-year job at the TSA in Alexandra,...
"Hiring Of Damascus Town Clerk Is Uncertain"
Bristol Herald Courier, TN - Aug 16, 2008
Gayle Karriker accepted the job of Damascus town clerk last week and submitted her resignation to the Town of Glade Spring, where she formerly served as...
"Workers celebrated at Cianbro opening"
Bangor Daily News, ME - Aug 16, 2008
Olympia Snowe; Mayor Manley DeBeck; David Lloyd, brownfields program director for the US Environmental Protection Agency; and William B. Welte,...
"Region is 'economic microcosm of the nation'"
Dexter Leader, MI - Aug 13, 2008
Ann Arbor's Olympia Sports is faring better, in part due to the fact that it is reliant on business from schools, according to owner Don Canham....
"Tri-City jobs up despite 1-month loss"
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - Aug 13, 2008
Chris Gregoire also imposed a hiring freeze and ordered state agencies to pare expenses. Weakening consumer confidence also thwarted growth in the leisure...
"Gov. Christine Gregoire ordered a state hiring freeze and spending..."
Seattle Times, United States - Aug 5, 2008
By Andrew Garber OLYMPIA — In her most significant action so far to confront a growing economic downturn, Gov. Christine Gregoire ordered a state hiring...
"Governor orders hiring freeze"
The Wenatchee World Online, WA - Aug 5, 2008
By Curt Woodward AP writer OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire has ordered state agencies to cut hiring, travel and fuel costs as the weak economy continues to...
"Small biz is big deal for state"
The Columbian, WA - Aug 2, 2008
Washington had three cities among the top 25: Olympia at No. 8; Spokane, No. 9, and Seattle, No. 20. Boise, Idaho, ranked No. 2 behind Raleigh, NC Solid job...
"Washington needs qualified teachers"
PNW Local News, WA - Jul 26, 2008
Antiquated teacher-credential laws prevent schools from hiring individuals working in the private sector who have a high degree of knowledge and expertise...
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