Corporate Tax Kickbacks: Busting Our Budgets, State By State
Federal tax giveaways to industries have received much criticism, but the relocation incentives offered by states may be the most counterproductive of all corporate subsidies.
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Career Risk-Taking Hits a New Low, Thanks to the Still-Weak Economy
Whether it was a fresh startup or a fresh start, fewer Americans seemed willing to take career risks last year, according to a new report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The percentage of job-seekers starting their own businesses or relocating for new positions fell to historic lows in 2010.
People@Work: Housing's Slump Is Keeping Job Seekers Stuck in Place
The percentage of unemployed managers and executives relocating for new positions fell to a record low in the third quarter, according to analysis by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The relocation rate for the last four quarters has averaged just 7.3%.
Military Families Face Harsh Realities When Relocating
As the U.S. prepares to complete the latest round of base closures, tens of thousands of military personnel and civilian employees will be on the move in the next 12 months. For military families, moving can involve some difficult choices.
Are U.S. Defense Contractors Abandoning California?
Boeing's plan to relocate two major defense programs from California to Oklahoma could signal the start of a major shift in the locations of defense contractors, and how they work. For the areas attracting the companies, it's about jobs. For the contractors, it's about remaining competitive.
Calculating the True Cost of Homeownership
Historically low mortgage rates are making houses more affordable in terms of "the monthly nut," but other considerations can trump simple affordability, and ignoring those hidden costs and risks can turn buying a home into a potential financial disaster.
Rising Relocations Are Another Good Sign for Jobs
More than 20% of companies expect an increase in relocations this year, a vast improvement over last year when more than half of polled companies anticipated a decrease, a new survey finds.
