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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
Demand for manufacturing workers grows
A statewide effort is aimed at highlighting the manufacturing industry and the demand for skilled workers. CareerSource Florida uses federal funds to help connect those looking for jobs with potential employers and classes to sharpen their skill set. Read more at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Fort Myers News-Press, the Daytona Beach News-Journal, and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Bill would tighten utilities regulation
The panel that sets electric rates in Florida would face tighter regulations under a bill that passed the Florida House. The bill would set a 12-year term limit for members of the Florida Public Service Commission, who are appointed by the governor, and require them to take ethics training. [Source: AP]
Legislative Roundup:
» Session gridlock continues, Scott uses the 'V' word
» Bill to combat Internet piracy passes in Florida Senate
» Florida could limit access to police camera videos
» Senator: Gov. Scott's use of 'nuclear option' makes matters worse
On-demand courses help employees learn on their own schedules
With more of us looking for information how we want it, when we want it, the traditional training model of an all-day workshop has gone by the wayside, replaced by a new trend called Bring Your Own Learning. [Source: Miami Herald]
How does strong dollar impact housing sales?
The jury is still out on whether South Florida’s residential market will be affected by the US dollar strengthening against most currencies. There’s a lag between completed sales and the current value of the dollar so we don’t know for certain where trends are leading. [Source: Miami Today]
10 interview questions that can get you and your company sued
If weighing in on hiring decisions is part of your job, your company’s legal department has probably already filled you in on what’s legal to ask and which questions are out of bounds. Yet, now that hiring is on the rise, it might be time for a quick refresher. [Source: Fortune]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Tupperware profits, earnings fall with strong dollar
Orlando house-wares maker Tupperware on Wednesday reported lower earnings and sales in the first quarter but still beat Wall Street estimates. The company said it was once again hurt by a strengthening U.S. dollar, which made sales in several other key markets weak by comparison.
› Florida sending more fruit — and hype — to Canada
In hopes that the Great White North will warm up to the Sunshine State even more, Florida has embarked on a new promotional campaign in Canada — already the state's largest export partner — touting the deliciousness of our fruit.
› UF asks: Does medical marijuana work?
As the state's efforts to get a non-euphoric medical marijuana oil to severely epileptic children move forward, the University of Florida is proposing a study to answer a key question: Does it even work?
› Business bankruptcies nosedive
Business bankruptcy filings are down in South Florida, attributable say industry experts, to an improving economy led by a solid real estate market and low interest rates.
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