BLS Report – February 2024
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 275,000 in February; unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent The unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage point to 3.9
February Resolution: Courage
We’re starting the year with courage because we know it’s foundational to all the changes you’d like to make this year. The CEO of Staffmark,
BLS Report – January 2024
Payroll Employment Increased by 353,000 in January; Unemployment Remained at 3.7 Percent In January, the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent for the third month in
Creative Alternatives for a New Years Resolution
Do you believe in New Years Resolutions? For many, New Year’s resolutions can be a bust. In fact, psychologists find that making resolutions can have
Expectations Seem High For 2024
Now that we are in 2024, let’s talk about why we are optimistic for the year… We spent most of 2023 waiting and wondering if
BLS Report – December 2023
Payroll Employment Increased by 216,000 in December; Unemployment was Unchanged at 3.7 Percent The unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent in December, and the number of
FAIR COMPENSATION… AND FLORIDA STATE FOOTBALL
The primal reaction to unfair treatment lives on. I want to talk about the most important factor related to compensation in the workplace: fairness. And
BLS Report – November 2023
Payroll Employment Increased by 199,000 in November; Unemployment Rate Edged Down to 3.7 percent The unemployment rate edged down to 3.7 percent in November, and the number
Runners Understand Recruiters
The last quarter of the year is already upon us, and if your company has experienced a slowdown, it may feel like the last few
BLS Report – October 2023
Payroll Employment Rose by 150,000 in October; Unemployment Rate was Little Changed at 3.8 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.9 percent, and the number
Hunting and Farming
It’s a truism among consultants: you can only eat what you hunt. In other words, you must constantly be on the hunt for new business
BLS Report – September 2023
Payroll Employment Rose by 336,000 in September; Unemployment Rate was Unchanged at 3.8 Percent The unemployment rate held at 3.8 percent in September, and the
Top Performers in a Troubled Economy
Well, that felt fast. The Great Resignation is over, and the Great Stay is in full force. While 2022 saw the highest number ever recorded
The Remote Relationship Problem
Remote relationships are hard. That’s true of work relationships as well. Most employees will tell you that they appreciate remote work models: no commute, less
BLS Report – August 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 187,000 in August; Unemployment Rate Rose by 3.8 Percent The unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage point to 3.8 percent in
Rivalries and Competition in the Workplace
Let’s face it. There will always be competition in the workplace, whether by design or not. Whenever employees perceive a resource as scarce, they’ll compete
The I’s of Leadership
It’s an old joke: there is no “I” in team. But John Baldoni, writing for Smart Brief on Leadership, says that leadership should include three
Layoffs and Voluntary Departures Induce Turnover
A study published by the Academy of Management tested the Turnover Event Theory (TET) which seeks to evaluate the effects of dismissals, layoff announcements, and
BLS Report – July 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 187,000 in July; Unemployment Rate Changed Little at 3.5 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, and the number of
Realizing the Purpose in Your Work
Great movies contain great dialogue – words that change the way we think about life. Sometimes, even not-so-great moves can do the same. Dave is
Giving the New Job a Chance
In the recruiting industry, they’re called fall-offs – people who quit a job within a designated period of time after starting. We don’t see many
Taken Hostage by Talent
We’ve written before about how hard it can be to take action when you have a toxic manager whose behavior is driving away talent. It
BLS Report – June 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 209,000 in June; Unemployment Rate Changed Little at 3.6 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.6 percent, and the number of
Depth Charts
Every football team has a depth chart, and every player knows exactly where he sits on that chart. The depth chart helps a coach evaluate