Our top articles from January include highlights from a survey on wage increases, news of Bullhorn’s acquisition of Able, and a monthly jobs report showing sluggish job growth in the last month of 2021.
#1. Companies Planning for Salary Increases...
Nonfarm payroll gained 467,000 jobs in January, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is close to the average monthly gain of 555,000 in 2021.
January's report also included significant revisions to November and December’s...
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index dropped slightly to 117.62 in January, down from 117.94 in December (an upward revision from the 116.63 previously reported). Despite impacts from the pandemic, the latest numbers suggest that job growth is holding...
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) published its latest Staffing 100 list today to recognize influential leaders in staffing who are moving the industry forward, even in the face of significant changes in the world of work. This year’s list, the...
In January, the US Conference Board Leading Economic Index declined by 0.3% to 119.6. This comes after increases in both December (+0.7%) and November (+0.8%) and is the first decline in the index since February 2021.
“Initial claims for unemployment insurance,...
The number of highly skilled independent workers rose sharply in 2021, according to research released by Business Talent Group. The 2022 Talent Lens report revealed that the number of high-earning independents who make more than $100,000 annually increased almost...
Our top articles from February include a look at the types of employees who are most likely to leave their jobs, as well as increases in high-end independent workers and recruiting costs in 2021.
#1. These Employees Have the Highest...
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 678,000 jobs in February, following the addition of 481,000 jobs in January (revised), according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are still 2.1 million jobs left to gain to...
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index climbed to 119.18, after coming in at 118.15 in January (revised from 117.62). This suggests steady job growth ahead, though economic growth rates are expected to decelerate compared to 2021.
“Still, with the labor...
The number of people leaving their jobs inched down at the beginning of the new year, with 4.3 million quits in January, according to BLS data released today. This is only a -151,000 change from December.
There were 11.3 million...
