Labor Costs Surge in First Quarter, Fueling Inflation
Staffing Industry Analysts (05/09/22) The US staffing industry is projected to reach a record $185.5 billion in revenue this year, according to the new “US Staffing Industry Forecast” report released by Staffing Industry Analysts. That will eclipse the pre-pandemic market size of $152.8 billion in 2019. “Growth in the US staffing industry is currently being […]
US Manufacturing Activity Decelerates in April, Not Much Progress on Reducing Labor Shortage
Staffing Industry Analysts (05/02/22) Business activity in the US manufacturing industry grew in April but at its lowest rate since July 2020 as progress slowed on the labor shortage, according to the “Manufacturing ISM Report on Business” released by the Institute for Supply Management. The Manufacturing PMI level was 55.4% in April, down from March’s […]
Labor Costs Surge in First Quarter, Fueling Inflation
Reuters (04/29/22) Mutikani, Lucia U.S. labor costs surged by the most in 21 years in the first quarter, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The employment cost index jumped 1.4% last quarter after advancing 1.0% in the October-December period. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the index climbing 1.1% in the first quarter. Last […]
May 3rd Job Fair in Lexington, NC
Looking for a Light Industrial job with a great company in the Triad? Stop by the May 3rd job fair to learn about the roles we’re hiring for immediately at various companies! Tuesday, May 3rd 2:00 – 4:00 pm 220 E 1st Ave, Lexington, NC Immediately Hiring General Warehouse Picker/Packer Material Handler Forklift Industrial Maintenance […]
Manufacturing Activity Improved in April
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (04/26/22) Mid-Atlantic manufacturing activity continued its expansion in April, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite manufacturing index stood at 14 in April compared with 13 in March. Shipments increased to 17 from nine, while the volume of new orders moved down slightly to six from 10. […]
Drive-Thru Job Fair in Greensboro with Free Lunch!
Drop off your resume and get free lunch at the Graham Personnel Services (GPS) Drive-Thru Job Fair on May 4th! At this event, we’ll be highlighting our Light Industrial positions that we’re immediately hiring for. Just drive up to the back of the building and look for our blue GPS tent. You’re welcome to apply […]