Monster.com reports surge in area ads

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Monster.com is expected to announce that help-wanted postings by Philadelphia-area employers rose 51 percent in August 2004 from August 2003 levels, indicating that the job market in Philadelphia is gaining strength. The hiring appeared strongest in construction, wholesale and retail trade, and financial and real estate.

Computer and Data Processing Services, Services information, Services, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Labor market, Monster Worldwide Inc., Labour market

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More jobs in region slipping offshore

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The issues of companies outsourcing their projects to increase profits by lowering wages and benefit costs are discussed. Outsourcing leads companies to higher economic growth as their prices for services come down which can be reinvested in other operations.

Economic conditions, Outsourcing

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More jobs, less pay

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The Philadelphia, PA, employment outlook is provided.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Employment surveys

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