More Hiring Managers Insist On Degrees For Low-Skilled Jobs
Job opportunities for workers without college degrees are dwindling faster than ever.
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Sales Slide In April, But Job Growth Remains Solid
Houston industry slowed in April according to the latest survey by the Institute for Supply Management — Houston.
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Houston Retains Top Spot For US Seaborne Trade With Brazil
Houston has held onto its ranking as Brazil's largest U.S. seaborne trade partner, both by value and by weight.
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Women Filling Larger Percentage Of Oil & Gas Jobs
The pace of hiring in the oil and gas industry slowed in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. But the workforce itself is growing more diverse.
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Ex-Enron CEO Skilling's Sentence To Be Reduced
Federal prosecutors and attorneys for former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling say they have reached an agreement that will reduce the jailed executive's sentence for his role in the energy giant's collapse.
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Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Approaches
Consumers get a break, and retailers don't do so badly, either. The opportunity for Texans to save money on energy efficient appliances is fast approaching.
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State Sales Tax Revenues Up 3.9% Compared To A Year Ago
The Texas State Comptroller's Office says that state sales tax revenue was up $2.15 billion in April. That's up 3.9 percent compared to April 2012.
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OTC: One Exhibitor Talks Of Thousands Of Jobs In Oil And Gas
The Offshore Technology Conference has hundreds of panel discussions about all aspects of the oil and gas industry this week at Reliant Park.
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Why BMC Sale Could Affect Jobs In Houston
The announcement that a Houston-based business software giant will be sold to a private equity group could mean eventual layoffs and other changes at the company.
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Texas Unemployment Lowest In Metros And Energy-Focused Areas
The unemployment picture in Texas is substantially better than other states, and the energy sector is a big factor. Areas that are energy-focused fare better than other parts of the state. But large cities are also contributing to better numbers in Texas.
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