?Economists are predicting a slowdown in labor market activity in the U.S. in 2023 due to a likely recession, a continued battle with inflation, more layoffs and higher unemployment. But data shows... Read more »
?The term “lifelong learning'” has gained a lot of currency in recent years, but what does it really mean? A standard definition is that it is a form of self-initiated education focused... Read more »
?Have questions about recertifying your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential? The SHRM Certification Team has answers! Send additional questions to recertification@shrm.org. Q: I understand that to recertify, I am required to earn... Read more »
?States reported that 190,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Jan. 14, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week’s revised level. Weekly jobless claims are at their lowest... Read more »
?States reported that 205,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Jan. 7, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level. Weekly jobless claims are at their... Read more »
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 »
?U.S. employers added 223,000 new jobs in December, closing out 2022 on a high note, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate... Read more »
?States reported that 204,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 31, 2022, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The number of workers continuing to... Read more »
Job openings fell by about 50,000 to 10.45 million in November 2022, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the labor gap is slowly contracting, openings are... Read more »
?Job openings fell by over 350,000 to 10.3 million in October, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The largest decreases were in government and manufacturing. Job vacancies had... Read more »
