Business count back in the black in South Florida
Why did unemployment drop so sharply in South Florida during the recession? In part, the cause was a sharp drop in the businesses available to hire people. That trend has officially reversed itself in recent months, with business establishments on the way back up in both Broward and Miami-Dade. Broward was late to the rebound, […]
Hiring improves but pace still slow in Florida
Unemployment drops statewide and holds steady in South Florida, as hiring increases slowly. Florida jobless rate down to a three-year low. The hiring front remains a frustrating place to be in Florida. New numbers show unemployment inching down statewide, and definite signs of life from hiring managers as payrolls continue to expand in South Florida. […]
Florida Sets Records For Jobless Claims In 2010
The Great Recession has taken a large toll on the Florida workforce, even after the recession technically ended. According to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers in Florida held 1,231 mass layoffs in 2010 that ended up with 88,776 workers filing for unemployment insurance. While the numbers for 2010 were high, it […]