Tag: Hiring

August 30, 2023

Job Market Cools but Is Far From Freezing

Job Market Cools but Is Far From Freezing

The pace of hiring is slowing, but employers would rather hang onto their workers than lay them off By Justin Lahart Follow Aug. 29, 2023, 12:27 pm ET The heady demand for workers that the pandemic kicked off is subsiding. But even as worries about the economy persists, employers are in no rush to startRead More

August 22, 2023

Pay for New Hires Is Shriveling

Pay for New Hires Is Shriveling

After years of salary increases, businesses across the economy say they’re reducing starting salaries for recruits By Te-Ping Chen Aug. 21, 2023 9:00 pm ET ) Pay for new hires is starting to shrivel after years of hefty salary bumps, requiring workers to reset what financial gains to expect from switching to a new job.Read More

August 15, 2023

How to Spot and Support First-Generation College Talent

How to Spot and Support First-Generation College Talent

May 31, 2023 First-generation college graduates can lag behind their peers in educational and professional outcomes, despite comparable skills. Ryan Secard First-generation college graduates—that is, people who are the first in their close or extended family to graduate from college—can fly under the radar during recruitment. Despite having suitable skills to enter the workforce onRead More

July 26, 2023

Americans in Their Prime Are Flooding Into the Job Market

Americans in Their Prime Are Flooding Into the Job Market

Americans in Their Prime Are Flooding Into the Job Market The share of people between 25 and 54 working or seeking jobs rose this year to the highest level since 2002 By Jeffrey Sparshott July 22, 2023 5:30 am ET The core of the American labor force is back. Americans between 25 and 54 yearsRead More

March 23, 2023

Job Openings in Manufacturing Remain Elevated

Job Openings in Manufacturing Remain Elevated

March 9, 2023 Ryan Secard Separations are slowing, but the number of job openings is still higher than the number of people looking for work. While job openings in the overall economy are falling, unfilled positions in manufacturing remain roughly stable. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover report from the Department of Labor foundRead More

March 7, 2023

Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

Long-Robust U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling Private-sector readings show job postings receding more than government reports of job openings By Jon Hilsenrath and Bryan Mena Wall Street Journal March 1, 2023 5:56 pm ET Demand for U.S. workers shows signs of slowing, a long-anticipated development that is appearing in private-sector job postings evenRead More

March 6, 2023

Over Half of US Manufacturing Employees Plan to Leave Their Jobs in 2023: Survey

Over Half of US Manufacturing Employees Plan to Leave Their Jobs in 2023: Survey

Feb. 27, 2023 Surveyed factory workers cite PTO and high-tech facilities as top personal priorities for their workplaces. A new survey of factory workers by Austin, Texas-based business software company Epicor reveals that high turnover is likely to remain a major feature of the manufacturing sector through 2023, and that many frontline workers tend toRead More

February 14, 2023

For Remote Workers, These U.S. Cities Are Great Places to Live

For Remote Workers, These U.S. Cities Are Great Places to Live

The Wall Street Journal identifies cities with the attributes that people say they want most when working remotely. Use our tool to find the best city for you.   Springfield, Mo., topped The Wall Street Journal’s list of places to work remotely. The area has a relatively low cost of living and access to high-speedRead More
Need Workers? Hiring Job Seekers With a Criminal Record Can Be the Right Move

Need Workers? Hiring Job Seekers With a Criminal Record Can Be the Right Move

In a tight labor market, more companies are seeing the benefit of giving every candidate a fair chance. Any experienced hiring manager knows that sometimes the best talent comes from unexpected places. And as businesses navigate a persistently tight job market, they’re turning to traditionally overlooked talent pools—including job seekers with a criminal record, suchRead More
Here Comes the 60-Year Career

Here Comes the 60-Year Career

As people live longer, healthier lives, the traditional 40-year career will become a thing of the past. But that’s going to require a new mind-set—and a lot more planning.   By Carol Hymowitz Feb. 12, 2023 9:00 am ET Get ready for longer careers. Probably much longer. Charlotte Japp is setting the groundwork for it. Since graduating fromRead More