The latest jobs report provides a fresh snapshot of the labor market, showing continued strength in hiring — but also hinting at emerging shifts that employers should keep an eye on. As businesses manage through rising costs and growing uncertainty, staying informed about these trends can help guide workforce decisions. Here are the key takeaways […]
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There’s no playbook for every HR decision—but the best leaders don’t wait for one. That was one of the key themes from our recent HR HotSpot webinar with Verstela’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jenifer Lambert, and Michelle Bomberger, CEO and Managing Attorney of Equinox Business Law Group. Their conversation tackled one of the trickiest realities of […]
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The latest jobs report offers a snapshot of the current labor market, revealing some key trends that could affect hiring and workforce planning. As employers navigate a competitive labor landscape, understanding these shifts can help guide your strategy. Here are the key takeaways from the February report: 151,000 jobs were added in February The unemployment […]
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San Antonio, TX—March 7, 2025 — Verstela, an award-winning staffing firm known for its commitment to service excellence, is excited to announce the opening of its newest office in San Antonio, TX. This expansion marks another step in Verstela’s continued growth, further strengthening its presence in Texas. With its people-first approach and deep industry expertise, […]
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There’s a lot of fear, confusion, and second-guessing around DEI efforts right now—and HR teams are stuck navigating it all. The legal landscape is shifting, the headlines are loud, and everyone seems to have a different opinion on what’s allowed. In a recent HR HotSpot webinar, employment attorney Aaron Goldstein, a partner at Dorsey & […]
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EVERETT, WA —February 3, 2025 – Verstela, a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10 Year Diamond Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for at least 10 consecutive years. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry […]
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The latest jobs report details a decline in job growth and a slight drop in unemployment to start the new year. Takeaways include: 143,000 jobs were added in January Unemployment decreased from 4.1% to 4% Workforce participation remained unchanged at 62.6% Wage growth increased by 0.5% month-over-month Here’s what these trends mean for employers and […]
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Congratulations to Branch Manager Joel Mathieson and his team in Beaverton, OR, for being named Verstela’s Branch of the Quarter for Q4 and Branch of the Year for 2024. The awards, based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets, were given at the company’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Thursday, February […]
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Life took an unexpected turn for Jason Smith when he was diagnosed with cancer. After undergoing surgery and focusing on his recovery, he knew it was time to return to work. We’ll let Jason share his story: “I had been working as a receiver—a job I got through Verstela—but when I needed to step away […]
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The latest jobs report provides a snapshot of how 2024 came to a close, highlighting key labor market trends. Takeaways include: 256,000 jobs were added in December Unemployment decreased from 4.2% in November to 4.1% in December—and has remained either 4.1% or 4.2% for the last 7 months Workforce participation remained unchanged at 62.5% […]
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