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February 2022 Job Report Snapshot

Quick Facts: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000 in February. Unemployment rate edged down by 0.2 percent to 3.8 percent. Job growth was widespread over the month, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, health care, and construction. The number of unemployed persons edged down to 6.3 million. The number of long-term unemployed Read More

Sean Malady
March 10, 2022
3 min read

January 2022 Job Report Snapshot

Quick Facts: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 467,000 in January. Unemployment rate edged up by 0.1 percent to 4.0 percent. Employment growth continued in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in retail trade, and in transportation and warehousing. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 467,000 to 6.5 million. The number of long-term... Read More

Sean Malady
February 10, 2022
3 min read

Strategies for Discussing Mental Health in the Workplace

It’s a New Year, but it is more of the same for many workers. The Omicron variant of the ever-changing Coronavirus has forced many of us to work remotely, postpone travel plans, and cancel social gatherings, which has further strained our mental well-being. We know that worker morale is low. The mental health strain may... Read More

Sean Malady
January 20, 2022
8 min read

December 2021 Job Report Snapshot

Quick Facts: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December. Unemployment rate edged down by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9 percent. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in manufacturing, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 483,000 to 6.3 million... Read More

Sean Malady
January 12, 2022
3 min read

November 2021 Job Report Snapshot

Quick Facts: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 210,000 in November. Unemployment rate edged down by 0.4 percentage points to 4.2 percent. Job growth was widespread, with notable job gains in professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, construction, and manufacturing. Employment in retail trade declined over the month. The number of unemployed persons, at... Read More

Sean Malady
December 6, 2021
3 min read

October 2021 Job Report Snapshot

Quick Facts: Looking Forward: Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Read More

Sean Malady
October 12, 2021
3 min read

4 Core Pillars for Building a Thriving Company Culture

In today's job market, millennials (ages 22 to 37) now make up 35% of the American workforce. This includes anyone born between 1981 and 1996. What does this mean for employers? Read More

Sean Malady
September 30, 2021
11 min read

Hiring Seasonal Employees Can Bring Success in Peak Periods

Has your business been experiencing a spike in workload recently? Maybe your peak season is just around the corner and you want to make the most of the increased opportunities. Read More

Sean Malady
September 30, 2021
10 min read

Temp, Temp-to-Hire, & Direct: How to Choose the Right Recruitment Method for Your Business

Finding and hiring the right employees can prove to be a challenging task that can impact your business both positively and negatively. A lot of decision-making goes into the process, and if you use the wrong recruitment method to secure the talent you need, it can hurt your retention rate, employee moral, and bottom line. Read More

Sean Malady
August 26, 2021
12 min read