All #Recruiting Stories

28 Nov 23

Employees desire meaningful work, but not every worker finds purpose within their professions. What can employers do to help curate purpose?

5 minutes

Age and Remote Work Preferences: Dispelling the Myths

#Demographics # Europe # Recruiting # US

07 Nov 23

Many assume young workers are driving the push towards remote work, but age alone does not determine whether one is working onsite or not.

4 minutes

UAW Taps the Brake on Speedy Job Growth

#US # Labor Markets # Manufacturing # Recruiting

03 Nov 23

The strikes in the auto industry impacted job growth this month, as the labor market added 150,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%.

3 minutes

Job Boom Puts Bank of Canada on Edge for Rate Hike

#Labor Markets # Canada # Recruiting

09 Oct 23

Job growth surprised again in Canada last month, but strong wage growth complicates things for the Bank of Canada's fight against inflation.

3 minutes

Where American College Students Want to Work

#Labor Markets # Recruiting # US

19 Jul 23

American college students have shared which employers they want to work for. Discover the most popular employment destinations today!

3 minutes

What American College Students Want from Their Careers 

#Recruiting # Labor Markets

18 Jul 23

American college graduates preparing to enter the workforce have shared what they want from their careers.

3 minutes

US Jobs Market Beats Expectations Once Again

#Labor Markets # Recruiting # US

05 May 23

The jobs market remains strong! In April, payroll employment rose by 253,000 and the unemployment rate fell to a half-century low of 3.4%.

4 minutes

Part-Time Positions Drive Job Gains in Canada

#Canada # Macroeconomy # Recruiting

05 May 23

Canada saw another strong month of gains in April but this time the increase was driven by part-time work.

5 minutes

A Spring Update on the State of Recruiting

11 Apr 23

Since 2020, recruiting has been difficult. In 2023, recruitment pressures have eased, reducing cost-per-application and cost-per-click.

4 minutes

The US Job Market is Cooling on Cue

#Macroeconomy # Labor Markets # Recruiting # US

07 Apr 23

The U.S. added 236,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5%, signs of a strong but cooling labor market. This is what the Fed wants to see to justify the ending its cycle of rate hikes.

3 minutes

Women Are Fueling The Labor Force Recovery. Can It Last?

#US # Demographics # Recruiting

16 Feb 23

At the onset of the pandemic, females in the workforce suffered. From February to April 2020, prime-age labor force participation among women plummeted 3.5 percentage points, from 77% to 73.5%.

3 minutes

Why Are Recruiting Costs Easing?

#Recruiting # Macroeconomy # US

07 Feb 23

The same tight labor market that has plagued recruiters in the past couple years has brought job seekers back into the fold, softening recruiting costs.

4 minutes

Slowing Wage Growth Is Actually a Good Thing

31 Jan 23

Wage growth slowed in the fourth quarter of 2022, encouraging news for Federal Reserve officials worried about too strong growth.

2 minutes

Are We Witnessing “Immaculate Disinflation”?

13 Jan 23

Today's inflation will determine tomorrow's labor market. What does the latest CPI report mean for 2023's economy?

4 minutes

Manufacturing’s Unlikely Demand

11 Jan 23

Demand in the manufacturing sector has withstood the Federal Reserve's combative monetary policy. Because of consumer spending and new investments, employment growth in the sector has been better than ever.

3 minutes

There is No One Labor Market

#News # Recruiting

05 Jan 23

The labor market cannot be defined singularly – instead, it is a collection of industries and locations that have unique reasons and demands for workers. These micro-markets are where the real changes in supply and demand occur.

3 minute

A Year in Charts: Recruiting in 2022

23 Dec 22

For recruiters, 2022 has been a confusing years. What economic trends contributed to the difficult recruitment landscape this year?

5 minutes

Strong Consumer Demand Boosts Hiring Demand in Food Services

#Recruiting

20 Dec 22

The Accommodation and Food Services sector added 78,000 new jobs last month. Strong consumer demand for services continues to bolster labor demand in the industry.

The Future of Recruiting: Worker Power Today and in 2030

#Recruiting # World

21 Nov 22

A survey of worker power in three large economies shows that benefits of the tight labor market are not equivalent.

4 minutes

It Pays to Be Transparent

#News # Recruiting # US

14 Nov 22

Pay transparency laws are sweeping the nation and changing the world of recruiting. How do these shifting norms impacts recruiters?

4 minutes

Healthcare Openings Cool

25 Oct 22

Healthcare openings are declining, but recruiting costs remain stubbornly high.

2 minutes

Housing Demand Slows, but Construction Employment Steady

24 Oct 22

Construction employment trends in September showed strength despite economic confusion. Download the sector's Labor Market Snapshot for more!

1 minute

Recruitment Challenges Encourage Labor Hoarding

#Recruiting # Macroeconomy # US

19 Oct 22

Discouraged by the state of recruiting in an overheated market, employers are hoarding labor as uncertainty mounts.

4 minutes

Are Workers Returning? Depends on Their Age

#Recruiting # Demographics # US

18 Oct 22

Labor force participation still lags behind its pre-pandemic level, but some age groups are faring better than others.

3 minutes

Food Services Shifts Reflect Larger Market Trends

11 Oct 22

Recent turnover and wage trends for restaurant workers hint at more substantial changes across the labor market.

4 minutes

Resilient Labor Market Despite Three Shifts

07 Oct 22

The U.S. economy is facing three important shifts, but the labor market remains resilient, adding 263k jobs in September.

4 minutes

The Labor Market Is Cooling Without Layoffs (So Far)

04 Oct 22

In August, job openings fell dramatically. The tight labor market of the last two years may finally be cooling off without layoffs increasing.

4 minutes

Retail Sector Responds to Uncertainty

#Recruiting # Retail # US

28 Sep 22

Retailers face uncertainty heading into the holiday season. Several factors will impact their seasonal hiring goals this year.

3 minutes

Seasonal Hiring May Be Different This Year

19 Sep 22

Seasonal hiring is officially upon us, but the competition for seasonal workers may be decreased this year.

4 minutes

Looking North: Canadian Labour Market Insights

#Macroeconomy # Canada # Recruiting # World

15 Sep 22

Canada is facing economic challenges similar to its southern neighbour’s: tight labour market conditions and decades-high inflation.

3 minutes

Recruitonomics Presents: Labor Market Snapshots

13 Sep 22

Our new Labor Market Snapshots will help recruiters understand the economic forces shaping their recruitment challenges.

1 minute

What Does The Typical Worker Have in Common With Harry Styles?

01 Sep 22

Harry Styles may not be a typical worker but he has one important thing in common with workers across the United States: they’re both in high demand and likely to give up the commute.

4 minutes

As Students Return to School, Teacher Shortages Loom

#News # Recruiting # US

24 Aug 22

Education has been a difficult industry to recruit for since COVID began. Now, several parts of the U.S. are facing teacher shortages.

3 minutes

Does Colorado’s Pay Transparency Law Help Recruiters?

#US # News # Recruiting # World

02 Aug 22

Pay is the most important factor when searching for a job. Salary transparency laws will help job seekers, but what's the impact on employers?

7 minutes

How Will Higher Interest Rates Impact the Labor Market?

26 Jul 22

The Federal Reserve is set to hike interest rates again on Wednesday. Industries such as construction could see large employment impacts.

3 minutes

Parents are Suffering from Weak Recovery in Child Care Jobs

#US # Demographics # News # Recruiting

19 Jul 22

Employment in child day care services has yet to recover from the COVID-19 shock. Parents of young children are suffering – but recruiters can help.

2 minutes

Unemployment Claims Rising, But From Historic Lows

#US # Macroeconomy # News # Recruiting # World

15 Jul 22

Initial unemployment claims have been rising steadily from historic lows. Are recession fears beginning to sink into a strong labor market?

3 minutes

Inflation Sky-High at 9.1% in June

13 Jul 22

The consumer price index increased in June, up 9.1% from the year before and 1.3% from May. Broad-based increases contributed to this hike, and high energy prices persisted in driving the report.

2 minutes

No Sign of a Recession in June Jobs Report

08 Jul 22

The Fed is happy to see strong payroll gains and moderating wage growth in the June jobs report. Payroll gains of 372,000 and the unemployment rate remaining at 3.6% is simply a great jobs report.

5 minutes

Job Openings Fell in May. Has Depressurization Begun?

06 Jul 22

In the face of recession fears, the labor market is still historically tight, but signs of depressurization are beginning to show. The number of job openings in May was 11.3 million, down slightly from April’s number of 11.4 million.

5 Minutes

Visualizing The Current Job Landscape

#News # Recruiting # US # World

21 Jun 22

The current labor market is often described as "tight," and it may be hard to visualize what that really means. Considering the ratio of unemployed people to job openings gives a clearer picture of exactly how tight or slack the labor market is.

2 minutes

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