Job Resources, Unemployment, Triad Hiring Trends – WFMY News 2 Feature

WFMY News 2 (04/12/2024) GREENSBORO, N.C. — Will Graham, COO of Graham Personnel Services, and Fred Henry, Assistant Director of External Affairs at GuilfordWorks, joined WFMY News 2‘s 2 Wants To Know newscast with Hunter Funk, Anchor and Journalist. During the segment, they discussed unemployment, Triad hiring trends, and job resources available for Triad job […]

Employment Boom Leaves Factory Workers Behind

Reuters (04/04/24) Despite a four-year strong overall job market, U.S. factory employment has remained stagnant for over a year due to high interest rates, a slowing economy, and a drop in demand for many manufactured goods after the pandemic. However, experts predict that manufacturing investments and potential interest-rate cuts could lead to job growth in […]

Private Sector Employment Increased by 184,000 Jobs in March

ADP News Release (04/03/24) In March, private sector employment surged by 184,000 jobs, accompanied by a significant 5.1% year-to-year increase in annual pay, as reported by the March ADP National Employment Report. “March was surprising not just for the pay gains, but the sectors that recorded them. The three biggest increases for job-changers were in […]

Manufacturing May Need 3.8 Million New Employees by 2033

Staffing Industry Analysts (04/03/24) The US manufacturing sector could require 3.8 million new workers by 2033, but over half of these positions might remain vacant due to the skills gap and a shortage of applicants. Digital skills are increasingly essential in manufacturing, with a notable surge in demand for skills such as simulation software expertise. […]

Job Openings Changed Little in February

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (04/02/24) In February, the number of job openings changed little at 8.8 million, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Both hires and separations saw minimal change, with 5.8 million hires and 5.6 million total separations (including 3.5 million quits and 1.7 million layoffs and discharges, which also changed […]

GPS Named #1 Largest Triad Temporary Placement Firm for 2024

GREENSBORO, NC – Graham Personnel Services (GPS), an award-winning national full-service staffing firm, is pleased to announce that GPS has been named the #1 Largest Triad Temporary Placement Firm by Triad Business Journal (TBJ)! This is our 5th consecutive year on this honorable list and our new highest rank. The region’s temporary placement firms were […]