Jobless claims at lowest level since 1969
Recruiters are needed now more than ever. US initial jobless claims fell last week to their lowest level since September 1969, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the US Department of Labor. Initial jobless claims dropped by 28,000 in the week ended March 19 compared to the previous week’s revised number to a […]
Where Have All the Workers Gone? – American Staffing Association
As members of the American Staffing Association we receive access to many reports about our workforce. Given this demand for workers in virtually every sector I found this article very helpful With only six out of 10 individuals in the U.S. participating in the workforce, the unemployment rate near a 50-year low, and the gap […]
New offices for the hybrid era? Many companies are on board | AP News
New offices for the hybrid era? Many companies are on board | AP News I came across this article about getting employees back into the office. Here’s a snippet. The balance can be found by clicking the link above. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — If you build a shiny new office building, will your employees show […]
Recruit the Appropriate Applicants for IT Positions: What to Look For
During the onset of the pandemic, companies slowed down hiring and even let go of some of their employees. But now that things are slowly going back to normal, hiring has been going up again. One of the industries hiring again is the Information Technology industry. If you’re at an IT company and in charge […]
The job market is not as weak as advertised – read on
At least not in the southeast. Our good friend Steve Slifer, a well-known economist who gets it right, sends out a weekly newsletter that recaps the weeks’ economic news. His lead article this week provides great insight into the state of the job market. I share this because if you believe the mainstream media, you’d […]
Job Interview Tips: HR Professionals Comment – OutwitTrade
This piece is a compilation of advice people have sent us on how to succeed in your job interview. We’ve got some great advice already, and I’ll continue to update this article as new comments come in. Follow up in a creative way such as by sending a thank you letter by US postal service […]
Major reason why workers choose to temp: Pathway to traditional employment, SIA report
Just in the past month over ten of our contract workers were hired on as direct employees of our clients. While we hate to lose our employees these conversions are a win-win for our client and employees. Another reason to consider Dunhill Staffing Systems. We Connect Talented Employees With Great Companies MAJOR REASON WHY WORKERS […]
What Employees Really Want When They Return To Work
A good article from Forbes How are employees feeling about their employer’s back-to-physical-workplace policies? A new study by the American Staffing Association offers some answers. According to the ASA Workforce Monitor study, employees’ most common requests in order to feel safe at work are social distancing measures (51%), detailed cleaning protocols (45%), PPE requirements (41%), COVID-19 […]
Career Builder’s CEO: Young people are ‘ghosting’ employers
When I was a child, a long time ago, ghosted was something you did on Halloween. Now the word has a phenomenon that is sadly increasing in frequency. It’s not uncommon for candidates to disappear aka ghosted during interviews but now it’s being taken one step further. Here’s an article recently published by the CEO […]
What Employers Need To Know About The October Jobs Report | Monster.com
Despite a constant drum beat that recession is coming the latest job report shows continued strength. Here’s an opening snippet and link to the full article. At Dunhill Staffing Systems we have the tools and resources needed to find qualified candidates in this still right market. The anticipated release of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics […]