It’s said that the loss of one’s job is second in grief only to the loss of a loved one. If that isn’t tough, I’m not sure what is. Career changes are humbling experiences. There’s no easy way around it. Our egos take...
Veterans of the most recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have made tremendous strides over the last four years when it comes to employment. While they are doing better as a group than the overall population, a new analysis of government data shows that...
Published September 23, 2015 SURVEY FINDS 40% OF HR EXECS USE EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE; 80% WANT IT [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.[/caption] As the war for talent escalates amid an improving economy and falling unemployment, employers around the country are looking for any...
Once again, much of the focus on today’s employment situation report fell on the participation rate, which tumbled to 62.6 percent, the lowest since the late 1970s. However, a closer look at the numbers reveals that for the two-thirds of the civilian labor force...
Today’s employment situation report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was overall very positive. Employer payrolls increased by 280,000 and while the unemployment rate edged up slightly to 5.5 percent, the uptick was attributed to more Americans re-entering the labor force due to increased...
Are Pay Scales Ready to Tip? AS UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS TOWARD 5.0%, ONE EXPERT SAYS SALARIES HAVE NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP As the economy continues to improve and the unemployment rate continues to drop, many are wondering when wages will see improvement. While wages have been slow...
This year’s crop of college graduates should find welcoming conditions as they enter the entry-level job market, according to a new just-released forecast from outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Rising demand for talent in finance, business administration, technology and health care have led to...
Recent movements by college athletes, such as at Northwestern, to unionize may have an unforeseen impact, according to one workplace authority. While athletes may benefit financially for their work on the field during college, employers may take pause when considering them for future positions....
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