Those looking for a sign that the American economy is on the uptick once more got a glimmer of hope in August courtesy of an increase in consumer spending. Although …
As retailers poise for what they’re betting will be a strong holiday shopping season, many are readying themselves by hiring a higher number of holiday employees than they have since …
LinkedIn has announced its own college ranking system, choosing the top 25 universities across eight categories of study. Using patterns of employment to identify in-demand career fields, LinkedIn then looked …
Though the overall unemployment rates didn’t change much in August, nonfarm employment still increased in 35 states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Nationally, the unemployment rate …
Transitioning from a military position into a civilian career can be difficult, as evident by the high level of unemployment for veterans. Younger veterans are having an especially difficult time …
Two résumés come across the desk of a hiring manager. One of them for an applicant named Joe. The other is for an applicant named José. If both applicants are …
July’s six-year high for job creation in the U.S. has stayed consistent in August, according to a recent Gallup survey. The U.S. Job Creation Index stayed at +28 in August, …
Hiring factors for veterans may be different than those faced by the private sector, according to a study by the University of Texas at San Antonio. Christopher Stone, a Ph.D. …
A recent Gallup poll shows signs that the economy is making a return to pre-Great Recession levels with 58% of full- or part-time workers saying they feel completely satisfied with …
Only 19% of American part- and full-time employees are concerned about being laid off, a 10% improvement from last year, according to a Gallup survey. Though the survey showed consistent …