Unemployment claims touch 1.9M
As the nation took a sigh of relief on account of the unemployment rate for the month of May which seemed to dip to 13.3 per cent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, many economists and experts have stated that the data needs to be examined better because it reveals an uneven une ...
What caused the unanticipated dip in US unemployment?
According to federal data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics last Friday, there was a surprising dip in the unemployment rate, which dropped to 13.3 per cent in the month of May. While some were thrilled to hear this, claiming to be on the road to smooth recovery, some analysts have warned ...
Layoffs still high as jobless claims rise
While last month's unexpected dip in the unemployment rate had some of us relieved, the job market is still clearly recovering. The rate of layoffs and jobless claims rising to 1.5M are proof. 1.54 million Americans applied for unemployment claims in early June alone, and 700,000 sought compensati ...
Over 44 million citizens have filed for unemployment since March
Once seasonal adjustments were stripped off, the unemployment claims for last week alone stood at 1.5 million. While seasonal adjustments usually balance out the data set, the COVID-19 crisis has left analysts perplexed since adjustments can change the picture to some extent. TO add to this, there ...
Blue-collar worker shortage
According to reports, as the baby boomer generation retires, there will be a huge skill gap and a severe shortage of blue-collar workers. The manufacturing and construction especially will feel the brunt as young people are turning to white-collar jobs. While more people are going to college, they ...
Category
Records & Reports
Closing
Analytical Aptitude
Organizational &
Risk Management
Employee Surveys
Affirmative Action
Disability Benefits
Business Continuity
Benefits Reporting & Disclosure
Employment Testing
Gender Identity
Dependent Benefits
Talent Acquisition
People Management
Data Security
Campus Placement
Contemporary Issues
Global Mindset
Promotion
Ethical Practice
Workplace Stories
Wellness Benefits
Work Life Integration
Substance Abuse
Business Acumen
Vendors & Software
Open Enrollment
Technology
Age
Environmental Health Hazards
Discrimination
Investigations
Workers' Compensation
Inclusion, Equity & Diversity
Electronic Records Management
Compensation & Benefits
Payroll
Learning & Development
Employment Contracts
Retention
Time Worked
Flexible Spending Account
Religion & Spirituality
Ethnicity
Paid Leave
Whistleblowing
Firing
Leadership Development
Networking
Tags
Article
Avoid These 5 (Obvious) Mistakes in Your Job Application
Today’s market is a competitive one – especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike 2019, when the ...
Tips To Help You Create A Robust Hiring Strategy For 2021
While employment is steadily rising in all sectors, the fear of COVID-19 still reigns supreme. As t ...
Return to Office: Tips to cope with Change
The past two years have been a roller coaster ride, we’ve all acclimatized ourselves with the work ...
You Think You Have Earned It? Here is How to Ask for a Promotion
Nearly 62% of employees in the managerial levels are satisfied with their jobs. Although they have ...