U.S. jobless claims at four-week low amid tight labor market
Filings for unemployment benefits ticked down to a four-week low, the latest sign that the job market remains robust.
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Breakneck pace of U.S. job gains seen getting tougher to sustain
U.S. job growth in May vaulted payroll gains above 1 million in 2018. Whether the labor market can maintain such a speed amid a diminishing pool of skilled workers is another question.
U.S. payrolls rise 223,000; jobless rate matches 48-year low
Hiring rose more than forecast in May, wages picked up and the unemployment rate matched the lowest in almost five decades, indicating the strong labor market will keep powering economic growth.
LinkedIn’s ‘How You Match’ feature speeds up time-to-hire
The site’s new AI-driven service aims to simplify and speed up the job recruiting process.
As U.S. jobs go begging, forget those monthly gains of 200,000
Small firms across the U.S. are facing persistent vacancies or turning away customers because they lack enough staff in a tight job market.
Facebook allegedly used by more firms to block older job seekers
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleging Facebook’s ad placement tools facilitate discrimination against older job seekers has been expanded to identify additional companies.
LinkedIn’s ‘How You Match’ feature speeds up time-to-hire
The site’s new AI-driven service aims to simplify and speed up the job recruiting process.
Benefits Think Chatbots: The new, hot recruitment tool
Employers are increasingly turning to the computer program to more effectively manage their workforces during a worker shortage while still keeping up with productivity demands.
Jose Laurel
G&A Partners
`Sexiest job’ ignites talent wars as demand for data geeks soars
People with data science bona fides are among the most sought-after professionals in business, with some data science Ph.Ds commanding as much as $300,000 or more from consulting firms.
U.S. jobless claims increase while remaining near 48-year low
Filings for unemployment benefits rose by the most in six weeks while still hovering near historically low levels.
Benefits Think One key to helping clients save on ben admin costs
Thinking about new benefits administration technology for your clients? Then consider the role that onboarding plays.
Annette Thomson
Corporate Synergies
Don’t blame the AI algorithm for biases
Employer preferences must be accounted for when using job candidate assessment support systems, says HireVue’s Nathan Mondragon.
U.S. jobless claims at three-week low amid tight labor market
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell to a three-week low, continuing a trend that indicates a tight labor market.
Embracing diversity to reach new retirement plan clients
In a diverse America, plan administrators and sponsors need to attract, retain and develop new talent outside the box.
Benefits Think The key to benefits admin savings: onboarding the right way
Making the leap from paper to computer can transform the process of offering plan options and managing the program.
Annette Thomson
Corporate Synergies
Embracing diversity to reach new retirement plan clients
In a diverse America, plan administrators and sponsors need to attract, retain and develop new talent outside the box.
Benefits Think Can hiring a competitor’s employee be an antitrust problem?
Are there any issues involved in nabbing top talent? The answer is: there can be.
Benjamin Dryden
Foley & Lardner LLP
Jobless claims in U.S. rise to highest in almost three months
Filings for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week amid holidays that may have played a role in the increase.
Inside LinkedIn’s quest for talent insight
The social media giant is leveraging its data trove in an effort to support HR and recruitment professionals.
Benefits Think The key to benefits admin savings: onboarding the right way
Making the leap from paper to computer can transform the process of offering plan options and managing the program.
Annette Thomson
Corporate Synergies