Steve Bronars was quoted in the abcnews.com article Jobless Claims Lowest Since April 2008, stating that the key to market recovery is more hiring, making the reaction to good news in the jobless claims something "we should not overreact to."

Steve Bronars was quoted in the Bloomberg.com article Sept. 11 Bracelets Come From China, stating that while Buy American policies are intended to help stimulate growth, they may actually shortchange taxpayers.

Steve Bronars was quoted in the abcnews.com article December Unemployment Rate Falls as 200K Jobs Added stating that more broad-based employment gains will need to be seen before we can conclude that the labor market is in full recovery.

Steve Bronars was quoted in the abc.com article Unemployment Benefits Extended Along With Payroll Tax Break, stating that the qualifications for recent job openings are not being met by the skills of those people who are out of work.

Steve Bronars was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article "Franchising 1012 Outlook: Better Than 2011 Reality" asserting that the health of franchising's largest sector, quick service restaurants, depends on consumer discretionary spending.

Associate Economist Eric Stradley was quoted in the Inside Higher Education article "Friendship's Role in Retention" stating that relationships made in first semesters of school have a far heavier influence on first to second year retention than traditional factors such as a student's academic ability, financial aid or socioeconomic status.

Welch Consulting is proud to be an Evergreen Sponsor of the 2011 Orange County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section Holiday Party on December 7, 2011.  Please join Amy Aukstikalnis and Ted Anderson at this event on Wednesday, December 7th from 6-9pm at JT Schmid’s in Tustin, CA by registering online.

Steve Bronars was quoted in the abc.com article "Unemployment Rate Drops to 9 Percent, 80,000 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added" stating that college graduates have seen the highest gains.

Rob Speakman, Ph.D., Economist in the Texas office of Welch Consulting, presented at the Austin Bar Association on November 2, 2011. This luncheon program discussed the statistical tools commonly used to examine outcomes of employment decisions, how meaningful comparisons are made and interpreted, and he commented on common problems with statistics in employment law matters.

If you would like additional information, or if you are interested in attending a similar event, please visit the event’s registration page, contact Dr. Speakman at RSpeakman@welchcon.com or 979.268.7204. The Austin Bar Association is a provider of MCLE. This program in its entirety offers 1 hours of MCLE.

Steve Bronars was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article "NBA Lockout Presses Small-Business Owners" stating that the NBA's suspension of regular and exhibition games is damaging small business' bottom line.