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Employers

Record Number of Small Business Owners Report Labor Quality as Top Business Problem

National Federation of Independent Business (12/02/21) Small business owners continue to struggle to increase their workforce, with 29% of owners reporting labor quality as their top business problem in November (a 48-year record high), according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Ten percent of owners cited labor costs as their top problem. Seasonally adjusted, 48% reported job openings they could not fill in the

December 6, 2021

Job Seekers

Resume Writing Tips for Veterans

Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert, Monster.com You’ve gained a wealth of experience and skills in the military; how do you convey it all on your resume? Read on learn six great resume-writing tips for veterans! You’re leaving the service and are faced with the daunting task of developing your resume. Your military career is filled with accomplishments, but even the most decorated veteran needs to figure

December 6, 2021

Job Seekers

Tips for Navigating Your Job Search

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Navigating a job search can be stressful and confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Will Graham of Graham Personnel Services joined Tanya Rivera on WFMY News 2, along with Chris Rivera from GuilfordWorks, to share their knowledge of information and resources available for people seeking employment in the Triad. Watch the segment here. There are hundreds of positions available

December 3, 2021

Employers

US Manufacturing Activity Expands in November, but Labor Remains a Challenge

Activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in November, but labor remains a challenge, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s “Manufacturing ISM Report on Business,” released today. “The US manufacturing sector remains in a demand-driven, supply chain-constrained environment, with some indications of slight labor and supplier delivery improvement,” said Timothy Fiore, chair of the ISM’s manufacturing business survey committee. Meeting demand remains an issue

December 2, 2021

Strong Staffing Demand Continues in November

Staffing Index Over 100 for Ninth Consecutive Week ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, November 2021 Staffing employment for the week of Nov. 8–14 grew 0.5% from the prior week, bringing the ASA Staffing Index to a rounded value of 108—a new record high. The index has now maintained a value of 100 or greater for the ninth consecutive week. Covid-19 and temporary-to-hire conversions were cited

December 1, 2021

US Jobless Claims Hit 52-year Low After Seasonal Adjustments

AP News (11/24/2021) Wiseman, Paul The latest data shows a significant decrease in Americans applying for unemployment benefits, dropping to the lowest level in over 50 years, signaling a strong rebound in the U.S. job market following the pandemic-induced recession. Jobless claims fell by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since November 1969, although seasonal adjustments played a role in this decline. The unadjusted figures showed

November 24, 2021

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