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Jan 20, 2023
December Jobs Report: A Helpful Overview
Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which describes itself as “the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economic and statistics,” releases their “Employment Situation Summary,” or what many of us in the industry refer to as the “Jobs Report.” It’s a detailed report which analyzes job growth or losses and other labor force statistics across many industries.And each month, largely to spare you from having to sift through the lengthy report to glean everything you need, we provide you with a high-level overview consisting of leading and lagging professional industries, geographic highlights, and more. We also provide you with some timely and relevant economic and workforce management news not included in the Jobs Report.
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Dec 22, 2022
November Jobs Report: A Helpful Overview
Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which describes itself as “the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economic and statistics,” releases their “Employment Situation Summary,” or what many of us in the industry refer to as the “Jobs Report.” It’s a detailed report which analyzes job growth or losses and other labor force statistics across many industries.And each month, largely to spare you from having to sift through the lengthy report to glean everything you need, we provide you with a high-level overview consisting of leading and lagging professional industries, geographic highlights, and more. We also provide you with some timely and relevant economic and workforce management news not included in the Jobs Report.
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Dec 12, 2022
Is Elon Musk a New Role Model for CEOs?
As hard as it is to imagine, business news outlets are rushing to at least ask the question about whether Musk – the billionaire who bought Twitter this fall, laid off half of its employees and pressed remaining staff to go “hardcore” or just go – had somehow become a role model for the modern CEO.
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Dec 12, 2022
Let’s Talk: Make Career Conversations a Pillar of Your Talent Management Strategy
Recognizing the value of career progression conversations is one thing; making it a pillar of your talent management strategy is certainly another. It can be done with a patient strategy to equip frontline managers with the tools and mindsets to start the conversation, and a focused process to translate the outcomes of those conversations into talent management.
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Sep 08, 2022
3 ways to retain talent by prioritizing coaching & development
As skilled employees continue to look at whether the grass is greener in a new organization, they are leaving huge voids in their former organizations.
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Aug 11, 2022
Make Yourself a More Marketable Marketing Candidate
There is an increased need for highly skilled marketing and creative talent that can help companies reach their intended audiences and drive future growth - making it a great time to be a marketing professional. Whether you’re new to the workforce or working towards a promotion, there are plenty of opportunities for candidates like you!
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Aug 11, 2022
Make Yourself a More Marketable Human Resources Candidate
It’s a great time to be an HR professional. The pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions across almost every industry, especially what it means to be in human resources - but it has also increased the demand for top HR professionals like you.
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Jun 24, 2022
How are Accounting & Finance Teams Closing the Skills Gap?
In our latest Compensation & Workforce Trends Survey, we found that a significant gap exists between the talent that accounting & finance departments need and the ease of finding that talent.
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May 27, 2022
Doing right by your Leaders
Why an investment in Executive Transition Support is just as important as your Executive Search strategy
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Apr 05, 2022
How to keep good people
5 strategies to retain your talent
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Mar 14, 2022
Crafting a Career Story that Keeps You on the Right Path
A career story goes way beyond your resume, degrees, or certifications. It’s a narrative that’s unique to you, where you have come from, and where you want to go.
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Feb 10, 2022
Human qualities are still key to success: The top 4 soft skills you should develop in 2022
People today are thinking more deeply about what kind of work culture they want to experience, and how they can best work to create and contribute to such a culture.