Lower Unemployment Rate and Continued Job Growth in August This morning’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment report for the month of August showed an addition of 169,000 jobs and a slightly lowered unemployment rate of 7.3%. Revisions for June and July combined show that gains for these months were 74,000 less than previously reported. […] Read Article “BLS Data Shows Job Growth Continues to Steadily Improve”
Americans are divided on many subjects, but on one issue they stand nearly united: the skills gap, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. When asked if finding candidates with the required skills is a challenge, 84% of companies recently told the American Society for Training and Development they’re facing a skills gap. […] Read Article “Girls in STEM Programs: Bridging the Skills Gap”
Traveling abroad for work can be a bit intimidating; forcing you to step outside your normal comfort zone. In the first six months of 2013, I made six trips to Adecco Group headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland; passing through five different airports on my journey there. By the end of June, I had spent nine weeks […] Read Article “Traveling Abroad for Work: 10 Things No One Tells You”
Even though private sector job growth was not as apparent in July as it was in other months, many economists were still encouraged by the BLS’ most recent “The Employment Situation” report. The report revealed a steady rise in hiring, as the private sector generated 161,000 new jobs in July, the 41st consecutive month of […] Read Article “America’s Metropolitan Employment Situation Continues to Improve”
July’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment report showed positive job growth with the addition of 162,000 positions and a slightly lowered unemployment rate of 7.4%.
In any job market, talent can come and go in the blink of an eye. This is especially true today. Six years after the recession began, the economy and the job market continue to inch towards recovery at a glacial pace. However, while the general unemployment rate hovers above 7 percent, the unemployment rate for […] Read Article “4 Tips for Winning the Talent Game”
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As has been the case throughout 2013, the BLS released yet another positive “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report in early July. With 277 metropolitan areas recording a year-to-year rise in nonfarm payroll employment, and unemployment decelerating in 253 areas, the report featured a variety of encouraging statistics.
Adecco’s Way to Work “Work Experience Contest” has made it possible for nine lucky individuals to experience different vocations all around the world this summer. There were so many great entries that we decided to add a 9th winner! Each of the winners will now embark on a trip to discover many different jobs over […] Read Article “Adecco USA “Work Experience Contest” Winner Announced”