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

Hireology

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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How Work Culture Has Changed Over the Years

JazzHR

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! In recent years, more organizations are choosing to hire contract workers rather than full-time employees. employed 3.10

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The April BLS Jobs Report Recap

Hireology

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. The issue for many employers is not that they aren’t seeing the demand in supplies and services to warrant hiring.

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Filling a Skills Gap in Manufacturing

ExactHire Recruiting

This explains why from 2002-2008 production increased while employment levels decreased. When a sudden increase in production requires a round of hiring, the neglect in training will result in a shortage of labor with the required skills. The benefits have been overlooked. Open factory doors to the community and engage it.

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How To Sell Your Staffing Agency (And Why Contract Staffing is a Must)

NPA Worldwide

Since 2008, Headcount has helped staffing firms across all 50 states mitigate liability, reduce costs, and maintain full hiring compliance. Building and running a successful direct-hire staffing agency can make for a great career — but without careful planning, it doesn’t always make for great retirement cash flows.

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

JazzHR

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.

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September BLS Report: How a People-First Approach Can Transform Your Business

Hireology

This marks the second month in a row that we’re below the unemployment rate of the 2008 recession. . These considerations should help guide your hiring decisions as well as your continuous onboarding initiatives. Rather than hoping for an increase in applicant volume, look at your hiring process with a critical eye.

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