Small Business Optimism Slips in September as Labor Shortages, Inflation Impact Business Operations
National Federation of Independent Business (10/12/21) Small business optimism decreased one point in September to 99.1, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Three of the 10 components of the NFIB small business optimism index improved, five declined, and two were unchanged. The uncertainty index increased five points to 74. Owners expecting better business […]
Workers Quit at Record Rate in August; Job Openings Slip
Job openings in August slipped from July’s high while the rate of workers quitting their jobs reached a record level, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of job openings fell 5.9% in August compared to July — a month with a record level of openings […]
U.S. Wages Are Soaring, but High Inflation Is Not Leaving Workers Much Better Off
Average hourly pay has increased by 4.6% over the past year, a rate not seen since the late 1970s and early 1980s, driven by severe labor shortages. However, this increase in wages is being largely offset by high inflation, which is running at its fastest pace in 30 years, eroding workers’ purchasing power. The surge […]
Colossal Career Fair in Greensboro on 10.13.21
Greensboro, NC- Graham Personnel Services (GPS) is participating in the Colossal Career Fair hosted by GuilfordWorks on Wednesday, October 13th! Stop by our booth to learn about the great opportunities we have in the Triad, including in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, and Thomasville! We have a wide variety of positions in Distribution, Manufacturing, Professional, […]
Job Listings at S&P 500 Up 52% This Year
Job listings at S&P 500 companies have increased by 52% this year as firms seek to boost hiring amid the economic recovery from the pandemic, according to the S&P 500 LinkUp Jobs Index. “Labor demand in the US has risen to unprecedented levels this year, with companies across sectors scrambling to hire workers as the […]
Grand Opening & Job Fair!
Greensboro, NC- Graham Personnel Services (GPS) is hosting a Grand Opening and Job Fair for our newest High Point office! We invite job seekers to attend the job fair to learn about our hundreds of jobs in the High Point area and beyond. Snacks and water will be provided. All attendees who sign in will […]