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 and Lee Howell from GuilfordWorks, to share their knowledge on recent news, information, and resources available for people […]
Small Business Owners Impacted by Surge in Covid-19 Cases and Staffing Shortage
National Federation of Independent Business (01/13/22) The recent increase in Covid-19 cases has negatively impacted about two-thirds of small business owners, according to a survey of 710 owners by the NFIB Research Center. Eleven percent of owners said the surge in cases had a significant impact on their business, 23% reported a moderate negative impact, […]
Beige Book: Economic Activity Expands; Labor Demand Strong
U.S. Federal Reserve (01/12/22) Economic activity across the U.S. expanded at a modest pace in the final weeks of 2021. Contacts from many Districts indicated growth continued to be constrained by ongoing supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. Although optimism remained high generally, several Districts cited reports from businesses that expectations for growth over the […]
Omicron Weighs on Jobs for Now, but Strong Growth Still Expected for Full Year
Omicron may be weighing on job growth for now, but The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index points to strong growth this year. “The Employment Trends Index increased again in December. And based on the latest readings of the index’s components, job growth is likely to be strong in 2022,” said Gad Levanon, head of The […]
Number of Workers Quitting Reaches Record 4.5 Million in November
The number of US workers quitting their jobs rose to 4.5 million in November, reaching a record high, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Meanwhile, the quits rate rose to 3.0%, matching a high set in September. Industries seeing the largest increases in quits were “accommodation and food services,” which rose by 159,000, […]
The Interpersonal Skills You Need at Work (+ How to Grow Them Today)
Employers are increasingly interested in skills that demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence, especially when it comes to communicating and collaborating with colleagues. If the word “interpersonal” makes the introverted inside of you cringe, fear not. In this article, Career Contessa dives into why interpersonal skills are so important—and how to nurture and grow […]