Staffing industry recovering more quickly now than after 2008-2009 recession, but bottom was deeper: WEC

Released on September 16, 2020 On a global basis, the staffing industry is recovering more rapidly from the pandemic-induced economic crash than it did from the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, according to a report by the World Employment Confederation. Still, this year’s decline is deeper and sharper than the lows of the 2008-2009 recession. TheRead More

Wages rise 6% in Q2 as pandemic hits less-tenured and lower-paid workers

Released on July 22, 2020 US workers’ wages rose to 6.0% to $30.25 per hour in the second quarter, according to the ADP Research Institute’s Workforce Vitality Report released today. On the other hand, job growth decelerated 10.2% from the first quarter. Year-over-year wage growth across all workers spiked in the second quarter as a result ofRead More

Working with a recruiter

Have you ever been frustrated when a recruiter doesn’t call you back? The following information will help you set realistic expectations and hopefully obtain better results. It’s important that you understand the following realities about Staffing and Recruiting Firms: 1.  Most specialize in a specific industry, profession or geographic location. ACTION ITEM: You must identifyRead More