ATLANTA, May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – According to the most recent Randstad U.S. Employee Confidence Index, workers were slightly less confident in job availability and the strength of the economy in April, as the Index slightly decreased by 0.6 points to 56.5. Although a small decline, the Index remains level to where it stood at this time last [...]

ATLANTA, May 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. healthcare workers’ confidence levels rebounded in the first quarter of 2014, rising 2.9 points to 58.0, according to the Randstad Healthcare Employee Confidence Index. The online study among 158 healthcare employees, which included physicians, nurses, healthcare administrators and other healthcare professionals, was conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Randstad Healthcare during [...]

FRESNO – The National Science Foundation awarded a $1.5 million grant to Fresno State’s College of Science and Mathematics to enhance the quality of teaching in introductory science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses. Awarded under the National Science Foundation’s “Widening Implementation & Demonstration Evidence-Based Reforms” (WIDER) program, the grant will establish four faculty learning communities [...]

TULARE – Tulare Regional Medical Center has announced recognition from the California Department of Vital Records for quality and accuracy. Tulare Regional Medical Center was recognized for complete recording of birth certificate data by the California Department of Vital Records. Vital Records requires recording of 14 critical values including, date of mother’s first prenatal visit to [...]

SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A comprehensive research report, “From Border Barriers to Bi-National Promise,” by the Creative Class Group, in partnership with Global CONNECT at the University of California, San Diego found that in today’s increasingly global “borderless economy” both the U.S. and Mexico would benefit significantly from establishing a “frictionless border,” one that enables the [...]

FRESNO – The University of California, Merced Small Business Development Center Regional Network (UC Merced SBDC) will recognize five small business owners who embody America’s entrepreneurial spirit on May 15, 2014 in Fresno, Calif. Every year since 1963, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, highlighting the important [...]

NEW YORK, April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. economic recovery continues to show signs of improvement, the number of people who believe corporate America’s reputation has improved has increased 25 percent over 2013 and doubled that in 2012, according to the 2014 Harris Poll Reputation Quotient® (RQ) study, which surveys more than 18,000 members of [...]

FRESNO – A local spring-time favorite, the Water-Wise Give and Take Plant Event, will be held at the Fresno State Horticulture Greenhouse Park at 3150 E. Barstow Ave on May 3, 2014 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. with a new kick-off event hosted by Friends of the Madden Library on Friday, May 2 at [...]

FRESNO – Fresno State’s nationwide search for a vice president for Advancement has resulted in four finalists who are visiting campus in April and May to meet faculty, staff and community members. A 10-member search committee of university faculty, staff and administrators is chaired by Ray Steele Jr., chair of the Fresno State Foundation Board [...]

SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Specific foods consumed by young children are leading to excessive intake of saturated fat and sodium in their daily diets. New research presented today at the Experimental Biology 2014 conference shows cheese, hotdogs, whole and 2 percent milk are among the top foods and beverages contributing to saturated fat and [...]

VISALIA - The Visalia Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual State of Visalia’s Business meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Holiday Inn. This event will feature an Industry Forecast as well as recognition of Chamber member anniversaries and outstanding volunteers. This is a chance for Chamber members to network, learn about the newest [...]

CHICAGO, April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Graduation season is upon us, and this year graduates can expect to find improving job prospects. A new study from CareerBuilder and CareerRookie.com finds that 57 percent of employers say they plan to hire new college graduates, up from 53 percent last year and up significantly from 44 percent in 2010. While [...]

MENLO PARK, Calif., April 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Lawyers are more concerned with making an impact than getting ahead financially, a recent survey from Robert Half Legal suggests. More than one-quarter (26 percent) of lawyers interviewed said doing meaningful work is their greatest legal career concern. Benefits ranked second with 20 percent of the survey response, followed by career growth [...]

FRESNO – Weekly air service to Denver, Colorado will increase at the end April as Frontier Airlines begins to launch a series of additional flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Beginning April 27, the airline will increase non-stop service to Denver from three flights to four flights a week. Frontier will periodically offer five flights [...]

FRESNO – An honorary doctorate will be award posthumously to Dr. Peter G. Mehas, a Fresno State alumnus, lifelong educator and former member of the California State University board of trustees, at Fresno State’s 103rd Commencement on May 17. California State University, Fresno President Joseph I. Castro will confer the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters [...]

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Despite the rebound in the U.S. economy and an improving job market, nearly one in four workers say they don’t trust their employer and only about half believe their employer is open and upfront with them, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2014 Work and Well-Being Survey released today. While almost [...]

FRESNO – The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will host a free “Financing Your Small Business” workshop on April 25.  SBA and AARP are again teaming up in April to host National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month and this workshop is targeted to promote entrepreneurship among individuals ages 50 and older, or encore entrepreneurs.  The workshop [...]

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — An estimated two-thirds (68 percent) of 405,000 prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 were arrested for a new crime within three years of release from prison, and three-quarters (77 percent) were arrested within five years, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. More than a third (37 percent) of [...]

NEW YORK, April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.8 percent in March to 100.9 (2004 = 100), following a 0.5 percent increase in February, and a 0.2 percent increase in January. “The LEI rose sharply again, the third consecutive monthly increase,” said Ataman Ozyildirim, Economist at The Conference Board. “After a [...]

BASS LAKE – Anglers have a chance at snagging a portion of $55,000 at the 33rd Annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. The annual event is sponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce, and kicks off the summer season at the popular lake. “This is a really fun event that [...]