At the same time, the unemployment rate in January rose by 0.2 percent from December, hitting 4.2 percent overall. This 0.2 percent is considered a relatively steep increase for a single month. The big question is whether or not U.S. economic growth will go into reverse and hit negative numbers in 2001. While no one knows the answer, it is a safe bet that all eyes will be watching the economic indicators in April. The experts warn of other problems.
Detailed analysis is required to understand how a department can save money.
Take a look at the whole picture, at what's on your plate. According to Rhoads at CommerceLinks, employees can be the key to innovative cost savings. Ask employees themselves where to save money. But the IT manager who can find a way to make technology projects positively affect the bottom line can actually come out of a budget crisis a hero. No IT department is an island.