Jobless Claims Stick Near Prepandemic Average

?States reported that 225,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Nov. 5, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised level and just over the prepandemic average... Read more »

October Job Growth Surges Above Forecasts

?U.S. employers added 261,000 new jobs in October, upending economists’ predictions of a much lower number, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The data... Read more »

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Historically Low

?States reported that 217,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 29, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level and just under the prepandemic average of... Read more »

Get the Most Bang for Your HR Education Buck

?Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week about how to further your career in HR. Contact him at the e-mail address at the... Read more »

Translating Government Skills to the Private Sector

? Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week about how to further your career in HR. Contact him at the e-mail address at... Read more »

Job Openings Increase, Offsetting Previous Sharp Decline

?Job openings rose by over 400,000 to 10.7 million in September, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase follows the cliff dive reported in August, when... Read more »

GDP, Jobless Claims Rise in New Reports

?The U.S. gross domestic product rose 2.6 percent in the third quarter of the year, which may signal the U.S. will not fall into a recession, though economists say the economy is slowing. GDP had declined 0.6 percent in... Read more »

Getting a Promotion Takes More Than Tenure

?If you’re trying for a promotion, you still have to win over the new job’s supervisors—even if they already know you. Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional,... Read more »

New SHRM Certification Providers for October 2022

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Back Under Prepandemic Average

?States reported that 214,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 15. The total is a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised level and less than the prepandemic average... Read more »