Category: General Interest

April 7, 2022

Lockdown States Drag Down Overburdened Labor Market

Lockdown States Drag Down Overburdened Labor Market

By Petr Svab   April 6, 2022 Updated: April 6, 2022 Print News Analysis States that instituted more severe COVID-19 lockdowns have put a drag on recovery in a labor market desperate for hires. With the onset of the pandemic in 2020, millions of Americans left or were forced out of the labor pool due to fear of theRead More

April 4, 2022

ISM Report, BLS Data Show March Growth in Manufacturing

ISM Report, BLS Data Show March Growth in Manufacturing

April 1, 2022 The Department of Labor reported that manufacturing employment is now just 1% shy of its pre-COVID levels. Ryan Secard A pair of key reports for manufacturers show that manufacturing job growth is accelerating. The monthly jobs report for March, released April 1 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that manufacturing hiredRead More

April 1, 2022

Businesses Remain Resilient: Strong Hiring Continues Across the U.S.

Businesses Remain Resilient: Strong Hiring Continues Across the U.S.

April 1, 2022| Author: Mallory Vachon, Ph.D., Sr. Economist The economy added an impressive 431,000 jobs in March, continuing a long stretch of growth. The economy has added an average of 560,000 jobs each month since January 2021 and is on track to recover all jobs lost to the pandemic this year. National Job GainsRead More

March 30, 2022

Manufacturing Quits Up 7% in February As Hiring Growth Lags

Manufacturing Quits Up 7% in February As Hiring Growth Lags

March 29, 2022 According to the latest government data, 22,000 people quit their durable goods manufacturing jobs last month, a 13.3% increase over the previous month. Ryan Secard The private economy remains troubled by competition for talent, and the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Labor pose concerns for manufacturers looking to keep their workers.Read More

March 23, 2022

The Workforce Has Spoken—How Should Companies Respond?

The Workforce Has Spoken—How Should Companies Respond?

March 9, 2022 We have moved past panic. We are now fully immersed in understanding the problem and fixing it. Adrienne Selko Last year, more than 47 million Americans walked away from their jobs. While manufacturing did not have the quit rates of other industries, the message was still heard, loud and clear. Employees areRead More

March 18, 2022

When Chief HR Officers Hold Leadership Accountable, Organizations Thrive

When Chief HR Officers Hold Leadership Accountable, Organizations Thrive

March 10, 2022 It is a pivotal role that often falls short of its potential. Vince Molinaro Several years ago, I met with the head of human resources for a large company. As we started our discussion, I could tell she was frustrated. She began by saying, “I thought we did all the right thingsRead More

March 17, 2022

It May Be Time to Reconsider that Noncompete Agreement

It May Be Time to Reconsider that Noncompete Agreement

Federal regulators are cracking down on hiring practices that restrict employees’ wages and ability to work for competitors. Here’s what to know. Kellogg Insight These days, with the Great Resignation peeling off workers right and left, companies may be tempted to get creative in how they retain employees. But some popular strategies can land firmsRead More
The Workforce Has Spoken—How Should Companies Respond?

The Workforce Has Spoken—How Should Companies Respond?

We have moved past panic. We are now fully immersed in understanding the problem and fixing it. Adrienne Selko Last year, more than 47 million Americans walked away from their jobs. While manufacturing did not have the quit rates of other industries, the message was still heard, loud and clear. Employees are so unhappy withRead More

February 14, 2022

Poor Talent Strategy Surpasses Supply Chain Disruption As Top Worry

Poor Talent Strategy Surpasses Supply Chain Disruption As Top Worry

Feb. 8, 2022 Organizations continue to struggle with questions related to a timeline for returning employees to the office and developing new working models, including remote and hybrid, to satisfy their workforce. Executives are concerned about their ability to deliver value propositions that satisfy employees and a subsequent inability to retain and recruit talent accordingRead More

August 25, 2021

Supply Chain Professionals Optimistic About Jobs and Job Market

Supply Chain Professionals Optimistic About Jobs and Job Market

Well over half (54%) of professionals received a bonus award this year, which markedly climbed from 43% in 2020. MH&L Staff AUG 23, 2021 Seems things are looking up. Around 58% of professionals felt positive about the current job market, according to a  study released on August 17 from DSJ Globa. This is a big differenceRead More