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How Work Culture Has Changed Over the Years

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If an office worker from 2008 were to suddenly find themselves in an office in 2018, they would experience very different environment. In 2008, the iPhone was only a year old! Contingent contracts can benefit employees and employers alike. On top of that, cloud technology was just beginning to emerge.

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Raising the (Minimum Wage) Bar

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Following raises in 2007 and 2008, the federal minimum wage hasn’t budged since 2009, when the government set the wage at $7.25 Employers that raise their wages before it’s legally mandated to do so can benefit from higher employee satisfaction and retention rates.

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The October Jobs Report: Why You Need A Focused Approach to Hiring Talent 

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With a national unemployment rate of 6.9%, we continue to inch closer to pre-pandemic levels of employment, and have made it back to the level of unemployment that we saw two to three years after the 2008 recession. Additionally, the amount of people unemployed for 15 to 26 weeks decreased by 2.3 million to 2.6 million individuals.

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Filling a Skills Gap in Manufacturing

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This explains why from 2002-2008 production increased while employment levels decreased. The benefits have been overlooked. Efforts to promote the benefits and dispel the myths of a career in manufacturing should go beyond print, digital, television, and radio. The stability of a career in manufacturing has been in question.

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The Top 6 Hottest Cities for Growth and Jobs

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percent , the lowest it has been since before the 2008 recession. but there are many companies in the city offering competitive salaries and benefits. In July, the national unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 That’s good news for job seekers who want to make a change. San Francisco, Calif.

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The April BLS Jobs Report Recap

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This is the opposite situation that we saw following the 2008 recession, but we know it will take time to have everyone feel comfortable returning to work, with continued health concerns and child care responsibilities. Make sure you’ve got details about career growth, benefits, and culture. Talk about it on your career site. .

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Why the pre-application stage is critical to a great candidate experience

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The economy may have recovered from the 2008 recession, but searching for a job is still a long process. With an automated solution, employers can gain the benefits that come with a better candidate experience without needing to devote additional resources to the hiring process. Job seekers are fatigued. Interested in learning more?