The formulas were developed primarily to give planners of, say, construction projects an idea of their manpower needs, and to tell policy makers how many jobs would be created.

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Bechtel also nudged Al Abadi Group, a construction firm from Basra, to supply manpower, trucks and forklifts to start port repairs before getting proper approval.

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"It is saying (the outlook is) softer, with some real trouble spots in construction and finance and real estate, and the rest is holding its own, but tenuous, " Manpower Chief Executive JeffJoerresJeff Joerres said.

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"It is saying (the outlook is) softer, with some real trouble spots in construction and finance and real estate, and the rest is holding its own, but tenuous, " Manpower Chief Executive Jeff Joerres said.

FORBES: This summer looks to be cool on jobs.