Journalists are no strangers to obstacles when it comes to the information-gathering process: recalcitrant sources, malfunctioning digital recorders, the occasional threat of violence, hurricanes and so on. But as we were putting together this issue, Oregon Business encountered a new obstacle: the government shutdown.
Since 2008 the corporate recruiting industry has lost about 45% of its workforce. But as the economy picks up, the industry outlook is improving — and so is competition for top candidates.
Scott Langen, Director of Development at Human Solutions, shares what he’s been reading.
Stacy James, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Columbia Willamette, shares what she’s been reading.
NBC News: The Food and Drug Administration proposed new standards for pet and other animal food.
Cover Oregon is getting almost twice as many paper applications as electronic applications.
BBC: Samsung Electronics has reported a 26% increase in profit in the third quarter driven by strong smartphone sales and a recovery in its memory chip business.
Portland startup Forkfly is starting over as CloudEngage, with $2.5 million in backing. Forkfly connected newspapers and other traditional media with online advertising.
Reuters: Americans hitting roadblocks on the new U.S. government-run healthcare website have been contacting insurers directly and enrolling in plans away from the federal marketplace.
Newberg-based Hydro Graphics recovered from the recession by creating eye-catching coatings for football helmets. But in August, the NFL ruled that players may only use one helmet during the season.