Southern Oregon Job Vacancies Worse

MEDFORD, Ore. — The results from the most recent job vacancy survey have been released by the Oregon Employment Department, and the results for Oregon are worse than the national average. According to statistics from the Oregon Employment Department, there are about 7 applicants for every 1 job vacancy is Southern Oregon, which is worse … Continue reading »

State Hires Temporary Workers

SALEM, Ore. — Many state jobs that have come back to Oregon since the 2008 recession have only been temporary work. A report from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services says two-thirds of state government jobs added since 2008 were seasonal or temporary work. Some jobs were filled as part of special projects or seasonal … Continue reading »