July’s jobs report indicates a labor market that is performing below expectations and raising some concerns. Here are some of the key takeaways: 114,000 jobs were added in July Unemployment increased from 4.1% to 4.3%—the highest since October 2021 Workforce participation increased from 62.6% to 62.7% Wage growth increased by 0.2% month-over-month. The report was […]
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Congratulations to the Goodyear office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2 2024. This award was presented to the team during the company’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, August 7th. The award is based on sales excellence, talent satisfaction, profitability, and service delivery. CEO Greg Lambert shared, “Congratulations to Stephanie […]
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Greg Williams worked as a self-employed carpenter and construction worker for decades— until a series of injuries pushed him to pursue a different work environment. And when he found a new job, Greg faced an entirely different challenge. Let’s hear Greg’s story. I got injured 3 years in a row. They all happened right around […]
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Tacoma, WA – July 30, 2024 – TERRA Staffing Group, an award-winning staffing firm headquartered in the West, has relocated their Tacoma branch office to a new location. Though the office has moved, Tacoma Branch Manager Ericka Stearns and her team did not go far. The new Tacoma office is located off of South Union […]
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Starting a career straight out of high school may not always go as planned. But for Austin Klapthor, the unexpected turned into a great opportunity. Let’s hear from Austin himself. I had a part-time job when I was in high school, and I wanted to eventually work there full-time. I told them that I’d finish […]
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ASG Staffing expands their acclaimed staffing and recruitment services to Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI — July 19, 2024 — Our partners at ASG Staffing, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Midwest, have officially opened their new branch office in Wauwatosa, WI. “Expanding to Wauwatosa is incredibly exciting for us. It’s a chance to grow […]
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The latest jobs report for June highlights a cooling labor market in line with expectations. Here are some of the key takeaways: 206,000 jobs were added in June Unemployment increased from 4% to 4.1% Workforce participation increased from 62.5% to 62.6% Wage growth increased by 0.3% month-over-month Some experts are feeling more hopeful of […]
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Despite expectations for a cooler month, employment showed strong growth in May. Here are some of the key takeaways from the latest jobs report: 272,000 jobs were added in May Unemployment increased from 3.9% to 4% Workforce participation decreased from 62.7% to 62.5% Wage growth increased by 0.4% Below we’ll review the latest labor market […]
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A job interview isn’t just for employers to assess if you’re the right fit—it’s also your chance to see if the role and company suit you. It’s a two-way street—you both need to decide if there’s a future together. The best approach? Come prepared with insightful questions that deepen your understanding of the job. […]
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What does it really mean to lead authentically and how can that help drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace? Yemi Akisanya, Senior Executive and Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) and People Experience at Axon, explored this question during a recent HR HotSpot webinar. During the webinar, Yemi provided strategies […]
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