Posts for May 12, 2010

Quarterly Turnover Survey Results

First Quarter 2010 THE Employers Council

Median turnover rates, excluding layoffs, staff reductions, and departures of temporary workers, averaged 0.48 percent in the first quarter of 2010, a decrease from the average median rate of 0.63 percent for the fourth quarter of 2009. Monthly median rates are January (0.41 percent), February (0.59 percent), and March (0.43 percent) compared to monthly rates for October (0.98 percent), November (0.22 percent), and December (0.70 percent). Ninety-six Wasatch Front employers submitted data for this study. The table below represents the results from our survey for the 1st quarter of 2010.

To view the table click the foillowing link Quarterly Turnover Survey Results

GREEN GROUPS HOPE OIL SPILL BOOSTS MOVEMENT

May 12, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Activists hope Gulf oil spill is the catalyst America's green movement needs to get Americans to pump less gasoline, buy hybrids and downsize their consumer lifestyle... continue

PHILIP MORRIS: TAX INCREASES ARE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE

May 12, 2010 – LateWire from Manufacturing.net
Cigarette maker said economic recovery is under way in a wide range of markets, but cautioned that taxes and stringent tobacco regulation remain challenges ... continue

U.S. TRADE DEFICIT RISES TO $40.4 BILLION IN MARCH

May 12, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Commerce Department said trade deficit rose 2.5 percent to $40.4 billion in March, the biggest monthly trade deficit since December 2008... continue

UTAH COMPANY CREATES GREEN SOLUTION FOR OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

May 12, 2010 – Utah Business Daily

Utah Based Purestream Technology, in collaboration with researchers from Utah State University’s Energy and Space Dynamics Labs (EDL) and (SDL), has developed cutting edge technology which allows oil and gas producers an onsite solution for air emissions and waste water, two of the biggest challenges facing the industry. This groundbreaking technology offers both an economic incentive to producers, as well as greatly reducing the impact of oil and gas waste on the environment. “The strategic partnership that EDL has entered into with Purestream Technology has already made significant progress in creating the world’s first comprehensive and environmentally responsible oil and gas well head solution – the Trilogy System,” said Dr.
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UTAH'S SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR WILL BENEFIT FROM ONGOING U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH AND STRONGER U.S. JOB GAINS

May 12, 2010 – Utah Business Daily

The Zions Bank Small Business Index for Utah was 97.8 in April 2010, up from 95.9 in March 2010 · Utah’s unemployment rate was estimated at 7.1
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