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BLS Employment Situation Report – October 2023

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Markay Reeves

Easing hiring and wage growth, as reflected in today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey, might signal that the economy is cooling in spite of recent robust GDP growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October in contrast...Read More

Global Talent Update – October 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Markay Reeves

This month’s Global Talent Update reports on cooling inflation in the euro zone; the likelihood that developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific will see slower growth ahead; the fight against hackers in Costa Rica, and the burgeoning workforce in Africa....Read More

How to Effectively Manage Your Contingent Workforce

Posted on October 18, 2023October 17, 2023 by Markay Reeves

In an environment that continues to rapidly change, contingent workers – individuals who are not on company payroll but provide services to an organization – have become a key resource in helping companies achieve their strategic business goals and objectives....Read More

BLS Employment Situation Report – September 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Markay Reeves

In a report that some analysts had felt might be the last to show solid hiring before a slowdown, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) September survey reported a surprisingly robust job gain of 336,000. Today’s gain was an...Read More

Building Your Personal Brand

Posted on October 4, 2023October 3, 2023 by Markay Reeves

Personal branding, the process by which you determine what makes you special and then communicate that branding message to the proper audience, has become increasingly important to all career-minded individuals. If you want to succeed in the workplace, you need...Read More

Global Talent Update – September 2023

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by Markay Reeves

This month’s Global Talent Update reports on Tik Tok’s efforts to allay Western fears about privacy risks; cites a study indicating that some Asian workers focus on appearing busy rather than doing real work; and the difficulty of integrating skilled immigrants into...Read More

Ready to make your next career move?

Posted on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by Markay Reeves

If you’re unhappy, stressed, overwhelmed, unfulfilled or working in an unhealthy environment, it may be time to consider a change. Remember, though, you don’t always have to leave your job. Sometimes you can create change by looking for a new...Read More

How Learning & Development Can Help Attract and Retain Talent

Posted on September 13, 2023September 12, 2023 by Markay Reeves

The pandemic has caused millions of people to quit their jobs, leaving companies scrambling to find ways to hold on to their top employees and attract new ones. In addition to compensation, benefits and flexibility, learning and development (L&D) programs...Read More

BLS Employment Situation Report – August 2023

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 by Markay Reeves

The U.S. labor market continued to signal a soft landing as non-farm payroll increased by 187,000 as described in the August U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, roughly in line with analysts’ expectations. Today’s gain indicated a gradual slowing...Read More

Building Good Relationships at Work

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by Markay Reeves

Building good work relationships can have a huge impact on how much you enjoy your job. If you have solid relationships with your team, you’re happier to go to work and you enjoy the feeling of efficiency that comes with...Read More