Private employers added a record 257,000 jobs in December, far above the 192,000 predicted by labor economists and raising expectations that the … Read more
Surveys Point to Higher Pay and More Hiring
Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, though new year forecasts and predictions have to be close seconds. 2016 is no exception. Here’s … Read more
2016 Forecasts and Predictions: More Hiring, Higher Wages, Longer Fill Times
Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, though new year forecasts and predictions have to be close seconds. 2016 is no exception. Here’s … Read more
The On-Demand Economy: Revising the Rules For Independent Contractors
The on-demand economy is booming. Nearly 50 million Americans now self-identify as independent professionals in some form or fashion, and market analysis … Read more
Hiring Managers Taking Longer to Make Offers
Companies are taking longer than ever to make offers and their delay is costing them candidates. The semi-annual MRI Recruiter Sentiment Study said for … Read more
November Sees 211K New Jobs; Temp Takes Hit
For the second consecutive month, the U.S. posted strong employment gains in November, adding 211,000 workers to payrolls and exceeding the forecasts of … Read more
November’s Job Growth Points to Tougher Recruiting Conditions In 2016
When ADP reported this morning that the U.S. added 217,000 private sector jobs last month, it added more weight to the scale already tipping toward a … Read more
Why Won’t My Clients Consider the Unemployed?
Dear Barbara: It’s getting more difficult than ever to surface top talent. Often I surface a qualified candidate who is currently not working, but our … Read more
October Hiring Surge Adds 271,000 Jobs
In a dramatic reversal from the mediocre employment growth of the last two months, the U.S. jobs market all but boomed in October, adding 271,000 jobs. … Read more
Is A Hiring Slowdown Underway?
Is a hiring slowdown underway in the U.S.? Economists say no, but with ADP reporting a fourth consecutive month of sub-200k job growth. the question is one … Read more