Workforce Newsletter For Wayne County

Some Industries Improve April seemed to mark a low point in Wayne County's employment scene. While the county showed a 6-percent employment decrease in April 2009, the comparable June figure had shriveled to less than 3 percent (down roughly 30 positions). A big drop in private health-care/social services employment was at the root of the June -to-June loss. Many other industries shed a small number of jobs, but government, manufacturing, wholesale trade, and leisure/hospitality services all created new positions. While Wayne construction permitting activity dropped like a rock in the first eight months of 2009, second quarter 2009 gross taxable sales posted a sizable 20-percent increase. In addition, unemployment rates have dropped notably since their peak early in 2009. ~WFN~ Wages-Make Sure You Get Them Right! What to Pay? What to Accept? In these times of economic distress, unemployed workers might be tempted to take any job regardless of the wage. On the other hand, employers may be tempted to pay substandard wages because they have such a huge pool of labor from which to choose. However, despite the current economic downturn, those old laws of supply and demand still apply when it comes to wages. Employers - you should still ensure you pay enough to attract and keep quality workers, while still keeping an eye on the bottom line. Workers - you should know what a particular job typically pays in order to guarantee you are being adequately compensated. ~WFN~ Contact the author, your regional economist, with any questions on content: Lecia Parks Langston Phone: 435-688-3115 Email: lecialangston@utah.gov Subscribe to the Workforce Newsletter and other information: jobs.utah.gov/wi Click "sign up" link in third box on the right side of the page From The Office of Wayne County Economic Development Businesses: Don't forget that I have funding to help off set 50% of your Marketing costs up to $750.00 if you are a qualifying business. Please come in and fill out an application today. The funding is here until I run out! Looking at taking some of the Classes or Trainings that I am bringing in...come in and see if you qualify for a scholarship to help off set some of the expense of taking these courses. Happy Holiday's, Michelle Coleman, Director Phone: 435-836-1315 Emails: michelle@wco.state.ut.us michellewco@gmail.com