Triad Job Opportunities for February
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Are you in search of a new career in the Triad? 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 and Lee Howell from GuilfordWorks, to share […]
60% of Light Industrial Businesses Struggling To Keep Up With Increased Demand; Staff Retention a Hurdle
Staffing Industry Analysts (02/18/22) A survey found that 60% of light industrial businesses struggled to keep up with increased demand in 2021, and staff retention was a big hurdle amid the ongoing labor shortage. The survey was released by Instawork, a flexible work app for local and hourly professionals, in partnership with Logistics Management magazine. Thirty-one percent […]
Us Business Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Base Wages Increase
Staffing Industry Analysts (02/09/22) The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 14.5% of private-sector establishments increased base wages as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Establishments in accommodation and food services, retail trade, healthcare and social assistance, and manufacturing increased base wages at a higher rate than average. The report’s data came from the “2021 […]
Need a Job Now? Follow These Essential Steps
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5 Ways To Keep Your Job Search Stress Under Control
CareerBuilder (11/22/21) Searching for a new job can be tough, so it’s important to take care of yourself. As you look for a new job, it’s important to prioritize your own health and wellness. Browsing the job boards, rewriting your resume, practicing for an interview — it can be draining. Even getting hired is stressful; you’ll […]
Current CEO Confidence Stable, Record High Proportion of CEOs Planning to Increase Hiring
Chief Executive (02/07/22) Mourgelas, Isabella Chief executive officers expect Covid-19 to have a reduced impact on the overall economy by 2023, according to a survey of 457 U.S. CEOs by Chief Executive. CEO confidence in current business conditions was unchanged from January, at 6.7 out of 10 on a 10-point scale. Confidence in business conditions […]