February 2018 Jobs Report [Infographic]
More good news from the latest jobs report by the U.S. Department of Labor. In February, over 300,000 jobs were added. This is the most since July 2016 and the 89th consecutive month of job gains. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1% for the 17th straight month making the labor market fuller than ever. What […]
January 2018 Jobs Report [Infographic]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s January 2018 jobs report showed signs of a strong economy-the unemployment rate remained at 4.1% and 200,000 new jobs were created, surpassing economists’ expectations by over 10%. The biggest gain was in average hourly wages, marking a 2.9% annualized gain-the best since 2009.s What does this latest report mean for […]
December Jobs Report: 148,000 Jobs Added
According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment rate remained at 4.1% for the third consecutive month. The economy also added 148,000 jobs, lower than the expected 190,000 jobs. Job gains occurred in health care, construction, and manufacturing. Here are some of the highlights for the month of December. BROAD […]
November Jobs Report: The Unemployment Rate Remained at 4.1%
According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment remained at 4.1%, a 17-year low. The economy also added 228,000 jobs. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, and health care. Here are some of the highlights for the month of November. BROAD OVERVIEW Unemployment remained at 4.1% Wages […]
It’s Not Easy Being the Office Bad Guy, But It Can Be Made Easier
Delivering bad news is no fun in any situation, but when you’re the person tasked with delivering bad news in the workplace, it can be more uncomfortable. The truth is, however, that bad news is a part of life, and if you’re the professional who has to break such news, you may find yourself in […]
Why Google’s Hiring Practices are Ahead of the Curve
Google is a name synonymous with innovation. From its search engine and advertising to its phones and online apps, the brand is one that seems to be forever forward-thinking, and this is apparent in its hiring strategies as well. Google candidates come from far and wide to try to become a part of the company, […]
Examining the Part-Time Employment Picture
Part-time work, or hourly work, has often been considered to be within the realm of younger workers who are just starting out. As the past six years have proven, however, part-time work is no longer considered to be just for newcomers to the job market. The fact is, many companies are now choosing to either […]