The unemployment rate in Europe's biggest economy dropped to its lowest level in 16 years in August despite slumping business and consumer confidence, the federal employment office said Thursday.

In a year-on-year comparison, the overall confidence in Czech economy dropped by 16 points, with the consumer confidence going down by 14 points and business confidence falling by 16.5 points, according to ČSÚ.

Day & Zimmermann, a nationally recognized provider of diversified services and outsourcing solutions for government and commercial customers, today announced that the company has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA. The Best Places to Work pro

Barry Drost has never had to worry about work during recessions. In fact, he joined Salt River Project during a recession that spanned from 1973 to 1975.

SPRINGDALE -- Stories reporting job losses have become a regular occurrence as the national economy has slipped, but the news is better for Northwest Arkansas as unemployment rates declined year-over-year in September.