Tag: Employment Situation

Compensation Is Key for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

By Melissa Blazejak, Editor Jul 12, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 12, 2018

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) June 2018 Employment Situation, the unemployment rate has risen 0.2% for the month of June, making the new rate 4.0%. Unfortunately, it looks like our record low unemployment numbers may become a thing of the past, which is good news for employers looking to attract workers!

Low Unemployment Rate Makes It a ‘Buyer’s Market’ for Job Candidates

By Recruiting Daily Advisor Editorial Staff May 18, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Jul 19, 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statics (BLS) has released its April 2018 Employment Situation report, which highlights that the shrinking unemployment rate is making it a buyer’s market for job candidates, according to Nick Cromydas, Co-founder and CEO of Hunt Club, a tech-enabled recruiting service based in Chicago, Illinois.The BLS reports that the unemployment rate has […]