State by State: Hires, Quits, Job Openings and Unemployment

[These graphics have been updated.] The Great Resignation’s impact on states is continuing to develop as ongoing elevated quits levels have led to increased job openings. The interplay between hires, quits, job openings and unemployment... Read more »

First-Time Jobless Claims Hold at 229K

?States reported that 229,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending June 11, a drop of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment... Read more »

Jobless Claims Edge Up Amid Tight Labor Market

?States reported that 229,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending June 4, an increase of 27,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The number of workers continuing to claim... Read more »

Job Market Still Growing, Showing First Signs of Cooling

U.S. employers added 390,000 new jobs in May, possibly indicating the beginning of a slowdown in job creation, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past year,... Read more »

Unemployment Claims Reach Historic Low

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

Cause the Effect You Want: Part III—The Five Steps of Certification

?This three-part series provides an overview of the professional development options available through SHRM Educational Programs and how they can help you Cause the Effect you want—in your career, your organization and... Read more »

Unemployment Claims Stay Flat

?States reported that 218,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending May 14. The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment benefits—1.3 million—is well below its pre-pandemic average of... Read more »

New SHRM Certification Providers for May 2022

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

DOL Aims to Raise Salary Level for Highly Compensated Exemption

The Department of Labor's (DOL's) newly proposed federal overtime rule would raise the salary cutoff for highly compensated employees to $147,414. Here's what employers should know about the potential change. Read more »

Your Career Q&A: How to Find Niche Jobs

There are several tricks for searching for and finding the specific jobs you want. To find a particular job, you may actually need to be more general in your search methods. Here... Read more »
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