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US Hiring Stays Strong in 2022 But Is That The Whole Story
by Paul Alvarez | Category: Article
Posted on Friday December 16, 2022 at 10:29:28 AM
Rising inflation and a slow-growing economy might sound like a recipe for reduced hiring, but the opposite was true in at the end of this year. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics1, employment increased by 263,000 in November and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent last month. Defying skeptics, the labor market has continued to grow, adding many jobs over the last year. As well as increased hiring, wages are also rising, with average hourly pay jumping 5.1% in the last year alone. Moving into 2023, this is great news for candidates and companies alike as higher wages attract better talent and more openings create opportunities. But it’s not all positive. There are some areas of concern to be aware of. Inflation is a concern Of the 263,000 jobs added in November, 178,000 came from three industries - leisure and hospitality, health care, and Government. Steady hiring in these areas and increased wages are helping US families to drive the economy,...
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Recruiting For The Christmas Purple Squirrel Candidate
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Saturday December 11, 2022 at 09:30:58 PM
Recruiting For The Christmas Purple Squirrel Candidate ‘Twas two days before Christmas, when all through the recruiting arena, The recruiters had bolted left the office faster than cheetahs; The placement and invoices had all been submitted, On the searches that had been completed; All the candidate start dates had been established and confirmed, The staff’s thoughts of starting a new search unconcerned; So I sat at my desk to read the a recruiter training session, I was looking forward to honing my profession; I got jolted when the phone rang; My ringtone had startled me with a cling and a clang; I looked at the phone with some wonder, I saw the area code read North Pole not the land from down under; I answered the phone, the voice was curt and cold, It was HR from the North Pole, they said, Santa’s not performing his tasks, he may be too old; I said that statement may be discriminatory, The voice...
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A Few Of Our Favorite Things
by Henry Glickel | Category: Book Review
Posted on Monday December 6, 2022 at 07:00:00 AM
Stocking stuffers, gift exchange, presents for Hanukkah, secret santa . . . we are all starting to prepare our lists. Reading reviews, linking the right item, combing through gift guides; searching for the perfect gift can be time consuming. We’ve taken the holiday hassle out of at least one gift this year. Check out this round up of our top 5 favorite books. Put the link or your list or pick up one for your office gift exchange. 1. Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear https://amzn.to/2H2sOUS No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. ...
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