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Weekend Roundup: Low Unemployment, Staffing Agencies, and the Definition of ‘Conviction’

May 6, 2019 | Weekend Roundup

Good economic news continued with April’s jobs report, which showed another quarter-million job added to the economy as unemployment nationwide fell to 3.6 percent. That historic low has some employers turning to staffing agencies to find qualified talent, while a...

Unemployment is Astoundingly Low. What Does That Mean for You?

Aug 22, 2018 | HR Best Practices

Only good news seems to be coming out of the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics these days. The U.S. unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in the last 10 years, reaching 4.0% earlier this month. As economic indicators go, that’s an excellent one—particularly if...

Weekend Roundup: Latest Jobs Numbers, PepsiCo FCRA Payout, and More

Aug 6, 2018 | Weekend Roundup

More positive news arrived for job seekers last week when the Labor Department announced another net gain of jobs in July, showing that employers continue to find ways to expand. A food and beverage giant opted to settle a million-dollar class-action lawsuit after...

Weekend Roundup: Jobless Rate and Opioid Usage Drop, Immigration Raids Rise

Jun 4, 2018 | Weekend Roundup

Another week is upon us, and new challenges and opportunities continue to shift and play out for employers and hiring managers across the United States. A falling unemployment rate makes the market for top-end talent more competitive, while high rates of positive...

Houston’s 10 Biggest Employers: A Weekend Roundup

Sep 12, 2016 | Weekend Roundup

Fall Hiring Season is Nearing! For job seekers, there is never a better time than fall to find a new job. With the fiscal year coming to a close, employers look to add new hires to fill out their budgeting. In Houston, the job market has stood on its two feet through...