Job fairs are being held in 13 sites across Tennessee Thursday specifically targeting veterans. The job prospects for service members have vastly improved since the first such hiring events last year.
Unemployment Office Vastly Improves Phone System With A Simple Tweak
A minor adjustment to the phone system that handles Tennessee’s unemployment claims has resulted in a dramatic drop in call volume. More people have been able to use the self-service functions instead of calling back over and over only to wait on hold.
Unemployment Drops in Most Counties, Holds Steady in Davidson
Overall, the state’s Department of Workforce Development says unemployment dropped in 90 counties.
Proof of Job Search Required for Unemployment Benefits
Notices go in the mail next week to Tennesseans on the unemployment rolls. They outline new requirements that go into effect September first for getting benefit checks from the state.
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