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 between open jobs and new hires steadily widening, staffing companies are in a unique position to educate clients and entice talent.
The daunting task of finding qualified talent has become increasingly difficult, with the U.S. now in a record-long economic expansion and the labor market continuing to tighten. The diminishing unemployment rate, widening gap between job openings and new hires, and the declining workforce participation rate are huge contributing factors to the shortage of job candidates. Here is a data-driven look at the factors contributing to these trends—and how staffing companies can emerge as workforce thought leaders and strategic partners for clients and talent. >>>
To see the whole article follow this link: Where Have All the Workers Gone? – American Staffing Association
