GREENSBORO, N.C. — We’ve heard of the Great Resignation for months now. Millions of Americans have chosen to leave their jobs in search of something else. Will Graham of Graham Personnel Services joined Tanya Rivera on WFMY News 2, along with Chris Rivera from GuilfordWorks, to talk about what’s going on in the current job market and how you can find work. Watch the segment
Staffing Industry Analysts (03/24/22) 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 level of 187,000. “That initial unemployment claims fell to a jaw-dropping 187,000 in
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (03/22/22) Mid-Atlantic manufacturing activity improved in March, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite manufacturing index increased from 1 in February to 13 in March, with increases in all three of the component indexes—shipments, volume of new orders, and number of employees. Notably, the shipments index increased from -11 in February to 9 in March. The volume
Mark Anthony Dyson, Recruiter.com In stark contrast to the spirit of March Madness, your average job search is rarely a celebratory affair. The experience is intense, but for many, it’s more like torture than a basketball tournament. That said, the interview process does have some things in common with a basketball tournament. Each candidate is scrutinized for strengths, weaknesses, and potential competitiveness. Those who make it through each
MarketWatch (03/09/22) Bartash, Jeffry Job openings dropped a bit in January to 11.3 million after setting a record at the end of 2021, but millions of U.S. workers continue to quit each month. The number of open jobs slipped from a revised 11.5 million in December, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The quits rate declined to 2.8% in January from a record 3.0%.
Staffing Industry Analysts (03/07/22) On the heels of last Friday’s jobs report, The Conference Board Employment Trends Index indicates more robust job growth lies ahead, although at a slower pace. However, hiring and retention will continue to pose challenges. “So far in 2022, more than 1 million jobs have been gained,” said Frank Steemers, senior economist at The Conference Board. “However, some moderation in job
