Wary workers turn to firms that act as independent HR departments

Independent HR services are being hired by individual employees, some of whom have concerns about their company’s own HR departments, The Guardian reported. Individual workers can pay to take their concerns of harassment, discrimination and other job-related issues to such firms. In turn, the firm...

US companies post biggest jump in hiring since July 2023: ADP

Employment in the US private sector rose by 184,000 jobs in March, an increase from the upwardly revised 155,000 in February, according to the ADP National Employment Report released today. March’s increase was the biggest jump in hiring since July 2023.

The increase in hiring was led by the leisure...

Manufacturing may need 3.8 million new employees by 2033

The US manufacturing industry may need as many as 3.8 million new employees by 2033, according to a report by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. However, more than 1.9 million of these jobs could go unfilled because of the skills gap and lack of applicants.

Manufacturing is also seeing increased...

Workers take longer to find jobs, though counteroffers rise

It’s taking workers longer to find new jobs and fewer new hires are receiving signing bonuses, according to ZipRecruiter’s new Q1 2024 Survey of New Hires. On the other hand, the number of workers receiving counteroffers remains historically high, and more new hires said they were recruited. Another...

US services sector expands at slower rate in March

Economic activity in the US services sector expanded in March but at a slower rate than in February. The Institute for Supply Management’s Services PMI slipped to a reading of 51.4% in March from 52.6% in February. Readings above 50% indicate expansion.

“The decrease in the rate of growth in March...

Average hourly wage for college interns jumps to $22.06

The average hourly wage for bachelor’s level interns from the class of 2022-2023 rose to $22.06, the National Association of Colleges and Employers reported April 2. The data marks a significant increase from the $17.20 reported for the class of 2013-2014.

“This is proof of the importance of internship...

Nashville posts lowest jobless rate among large metro areas in February

The Nashville, Tennessee, metropolitan area posted the lowest jobless rate among US metro areas with a population of 1 million or more in February, at 2.2%, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area of California had the highest rate at 5.5%.

Overall, 38...

Job openings tick up in February after declines in last 2 months

US job opening rose 0.1% month over month in February to 8.8 million after declining in December 2023 and January, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Layoffs, however, rose by 8% month over month to more than 1.7 million and were at their highest level...

Staffing hours edge up for week: SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator

US temp staffing hours were up in the week ended March 23 but still down from last year, according to the latest SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator report. Commercial staffing hours edged up 0.1%, while professional staffing hours edged up 0.2%.

Luttrell Staffing Group acquires California-based firm

Luttrell Staffing Group announced today it acquired Sierra Employment Services Inc., a staffing provider with operations in eastern California.

The move enables Luttrell to expand its client base and venture into new markets, according to the company.

Founded in 2002, Sierra Employment Services has two...