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BLS Employment Situation Report – June 2022

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by Markay Reeves

June’s employment report from The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provided some insight into the direction of the economy into the second half of 2022. The BLS reported a gain of 372,000 non-farm jobs, solidly above analysts’ expectations. Unemployment...Read More

How a Great Employee Referral Program Can Help You Promote Your Employer Brand

Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by Markay Reeves

It's no secret: Employee referral programs can greatly help your organization find and hire top talent. After all, where best to find potential new employees than by tapping into current workers, who share your firm's values and who are already...Read More

Global Talent Update – June 2022

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Markay Reeves

“Businesses are facing some big hurdles: Inflation is at a 40-year high, top talent continues to be at a premium and supply chain complications are causing major business challenges. Yet proactive business leaders will continue to pursue growth despite these...Read More

How Job Candidates and Interviewers Can Communicate with Each Other Successfully

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Markay Reeves

The job interview is the first opportunity for job candidates and employers to get to know one another in person. It's a critical step in the recruiting process because it gives employers the chance to learn more about a candidate's...Read More

Why Personality Tests and Analytics Aren’t Everything

Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Markay Reeves

Data is everywhere. Used for a variety of purposes, data helps individuals make more informed decisions. This need to arrive at more educated conclusions is driving many companies to increasingly rely on data in the hiring process. Measures such as...Read More

BLS Employment Situation Report – May 2022

Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by Markay Reeves

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the economy added 390,000 jobs in May — roughly in-line with analysts’ expectations. Unemployment remained unchanged for the third consecutive month at 3.6 percent. Among the college-educated civilian workforce, the primary target...Read More

Global Talent Update – May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Markay Reeves

“The concept of the metaverse — a realistic 3D digital world where you can do things like purchase and sell goods and services, sign and enforce contracts, recruit and train talent, and interact with customers and communities — has quickly...Read More

Three Tips for Securing a Job in a New Industry

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by Markay Reeves

When looking for a new job, you may determine that you're also ready to completely change careers or industries. That decision may come after you've outgrown your current field, or you find you're simply burned out from the industry and...Read More

How Leveraging Training Programs Can Attract and Retain Star Employees

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Markay Reeves

While many employees may be comfortable in their current roles, it's probably safe to say that most top talent want to continually advance in their career. Regardless of whether the goal is to be promoted within a company, or simply...Read More

BLS Employment Situation Report – April 2022

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by Markay Reeves

Despite rising interest rates, fears of an economic slowdown, and geopolitical turmoil, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the economy added 428,000 jobs in April. Unemployment remained unchanged at 3.6 percent. Among the college-educated civilian workforce, the primary...Read More