June 2020 Economic Report
The June 2020 Economic Report continues to cover the catastrophic economic impact of COVID-19. However, after a record-breaking 4.8 million jobs were added over the month, there’s hope that the...
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As many states have have either paused or receded from their reopening plans since the COVID-19 resurgence in June, the July 2020 Economic Report continues to show progress, but clearly reflects this...
View ArticleAugust 2020 Economic Report
The August 2020 Economic Report continues to show the effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy. Although the unemployment rate has declined and payroll employment has increased, the economy still has...
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View ArticleJuly 2019 Economic Report
The July 2019 Economic Report below was created just for you, employers. It is fueled by information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and Yahoo Finance. At the end of...
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The August 2019 Economic Report below was created just for you, employers. It is fueled by information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, Yahoo Finance, and...
View ArticleSeptember 2019 Economic Report
The September 2019 Economic Report below was created just for you, employers. It is fueled by information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, Yahoo Finance, and...
View ArticleOctober 2019 Economic Report
The October 2019 Economic Report below was created just for you, employers. It is fueled by information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, Yahoo Finance, and...
View ArticleSeptember 2020 Economic Report
The September 2020 Economic Report continues to show growth in the U.S. economy, although at a slowing pace. The job gains made in September (661,000) are strong but weak in comparison to August (1.4...
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View ArticleOctober 2020 Economic Report
Despite the loss of 268,000 government jobs due to the dismissal of 2020 Census contract workers, the October 2020 Economic Report shows 638,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy. These job gains are...
View ArticleNovember 2020 Economic Report
Job growth has slowed significantly. Although 245,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in November, these gains are weak in comparison to October (610,000), September (711,000), August (1.5...
View ArticleDecember 2020 Economic Report
2021 is here and as you know, we’re not out of the woods yet. 140,000 jobs were lost in December due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and the efforts to contain it. And at 10.7 million the number of...
View ArticleFROM Q & A TO Z: The Hiring Manager’s Complete Interviewing Guide
There is nothing more important in the hiring process than the interview. At the very least, the interview process is a networking event—an opportunity to brand your company in the eyes of a potential...
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I recently witnessed great leadership in action. I joined a women’s study group, and our leader turned out to be a great facilitator of conversation. Debbie knew how to create space for people to...
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My friend just sent me a link to take a free character strengths test. The premise of the testing organization is that knowing your strengths will help you reach your greatest potential. That makes...
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