According to recent government stats, transportation jobs in Jacksonville are on the rise.

There are 465,069 Jacksonville jobs. Jobs in Jacksonville’s Private Sector make up the majority of employment with 412,476 jobs in the Jacksonville, FL surrounding area (Duval County). This accounts for 88.69% of the Jacksonville jobs market. The rest of the market comprises Local Government employment totaling 28,821 jobs, which is 6.2% of the Jacksonville workforce. State Government and Federal Government make up 8,398 (1.81%) and 15,374 (3.31%) Jacksonville jobs respectively. (more…)

The rate of construction jobs in Jacksonville is increasing.

Confidence among U.S. employers is spreading geographically, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.

According to the seasonally adjusted* survey results, the Outlook* for Quarter 2 2011 is +8%, up from +6% during the same period last year and consistent with the +8% Outlook during Quarter 1 2011.
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According to a new survey, employers are eager to hire for jobs in Jacksonville.

Confidence among U.S. employers is spreading geographically, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.

According to the seasonally adjusted* survey results, the Outlook* for Quarter 2 2011 is +8%, up from +6% during the same period last year and consistent with the +8% Outlook during Quarter 1 2011. (more…)

Foundation Financial Group has announced it has secured a key hire for HR jobs in Jacksonville.

Preparing for its aggressive expansion in 2011, Foundation Financial Group recently promoted a senior vice president from within the financial services company’s organization.

Effective immediately, James S. Brodsky assumes his new role as chief human resources officer for the rapidly expanding Foundation Financial Group. Brodsky’s new appointment is instrumental as the company transitions from a mortgage lender to a comprehensive financial services company. (more…)