Category: General Interest

August 7, 2020

US job growth slows in July, employment rises by just 167,000

US job growth slows in July, employment rises by just 167,000

Released on August 5, 2020 The US added 167,000 private sector jobs in July compared to the previous month, but the growth was below the employment increases seen in May and June, according to the ADP National Employment Report. ADP’s report had logged increases of 4.3 million jobs month-over-month in June and 3.3 million inRead More

August 5, 2020

CNBC Article: Op-ed: More companies will offer remote work at price of staff position. Take the deal.

CNBC Article: Op-ed: More companies will offer remote work at price of staff position. Take the deal.

Released on July 31, 2020 The pandemic was just the tipping point for the emerging interim economy. The word “interim” literally translates from its Latin origins as “the time in between.” For businesses, the next two years will be a time in which they either adapt or disappear. If we succeed in restoring “a million jobsRead More
Major reason why workers choose to temp: Pathway to traditional employment, SIA report

Major reason why workers choose to temp: Pathway to traditional employment, SIA report

Released on August 4, 2020 One of the primary reasons temporary workers choose to temporary work is as a way of finding a traditional/permanent job or because they think temporary work will lead to a permanent job, according to SIA’s “Temporary Work Survey 2020” report. It found that 49% of temporary workers choose to tempRead More

July 29, 2020

Consumer confidence falls in July, but more upbeat on jobs

Consumer confidence falls in July, but more upbeat on jobs

Released on July 28, 2020 The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell in July following a large gain in June, raising uncertainty about the recovery. “Looking ahead, consumers have grown less optimistic about the short-term outlook for the economy and labor market and remain subdued about their financial prospects,” said Lynn Franco, senior director ofRead More
Job board says applications jumped in Q2, biggest spike is in marketing

Job board says applications jumped in Q2, biggest spike is in marketing

Released on July 27, 2020 Applications for US jobs increased by 11.3% in the second quarter, job board Resume-Library reported today. It also found that marketing was the industry that saw the biggest spike in people looking for work. “Millions of Americans have had no choice but to file for unemployment, as businesses continue toRead More
Covid-19 may be reducing skills shortage, hiring outlook improves

Covid-19 may be reducing skills shortage, hiring outlook improves

Released on July 27, 2020 Covid-19 may be taking a bite out of the skills shortage, according to the “Business Conditions Survey” released today by the National Association for Business Economics. The report, which is based on a survey of 104 NABE members, found 16% reported skilled labor shortages compared to 21% who said theRead More

July 28, 2020

Ensuring Your Company has Strong Leaders, Not Bosses

Ensuring Your Company has Strong Leaders, Not Bosses

Are leaders born or made? It's an interesting question that produces a plethora of answers. But here's something that isn't up for debate: People are naturally attracted to leaders. Leaders possess capabilities that can inspire others to become their best, something that business owners eagerly seek in the people they hire and the individuals theyRead More

July 22, 2020

IT jobs down 211,400 over year, but segment still better than overall workforce

IT jobs down 211,400 over year, but segment still better than overall workforce

Released on July 16, 2020 There were 211,400 fewer IT workers in June compared to the same month last year, the TechServe Alliance reported on Wednesday. IT employment totaled 5.1 million jobs in June, down 1.46% month over month and down by 3.95% year over year, according to the TechServe Alliance’s calculations. But there wasRead More
Majority want to work from home more frequently; 37% say they are more productive

Majority want to work from home more frequently; 37% say they are more productive

Released on July 20, 2020 A majority of people, 74%, would like to work at home more frequently than in the past even after the pandemic subsides, according to a poll by insurance provider Chubb. It also found that 37% report being more productive while working from home; a third say their productivity is similarRead More
More employees feeling burnout due to working from home

More employees feeling burnout due to working from home

Released on July 17, 2020 Working from home is leading to increased burnout among many employees, according to data from Monster. It found that 69% of employees are experiencing burnout symptoms while working from home, according to a poll this month of 284 US workers. That’s up from 51% in May. In addition, workers areRead More