Manufacturing has been flat the last couple of months, but the overall economy seems to be doing well. We are now at 5% unemployment which is considered the threshold for full employment by the Fed and many private economists. This…
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The Talent Gap Widens
Even with the recent fluctuations in Chinese and European economies, US Manufacturers are still seeing growth throughout most segments, and economists expect that trend to continue. More and more manufacturing executives are concerned about attracting, training, and retaining talent to…
Fundamental Economic Data Still Strong
US Unemployment is at record lows, but may be sneaking up a little in the next few weeks as global markets fluctuate a bit. At 5.3%, unemployment is now almost half of its peak of 10% in October 2009. The…
Which states have the lowest unemployment rates?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently issued its Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary, which takes an in-depth look at which parts of the nation have strong job situations and which are struggling to gain workforce stability.
Wages Are Starting To Rise
Recent reports showed that US employers added 3.1 million jobs in 2014, which was the strongest year of payrolls growth since 1999. The US unemployment rate fell to 5.6% by the end of 2014, down from 6.7% in December 2013. …
Applications for unemployment benefits hit 15-year low
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the U.S. reached a 15-year low last week.
Salaries Trending Up Again
Salaries Trending Up Again US unemployment edged down to 5.5% in February. Manufacturers added over 8000 new jobs. Even as the strength of the US Dollar has cut into global profits, there continues to be an increase in new orders…
Fewer U.S. residents applying for unemployment benefits
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week, according to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The War For Talent Is Heating Up
The War For Talent is Heating Up 2014 was the strongest year for job gains in the US since 1999, and job openings data shows that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills are in high demand among employers. Unemployment…
Colorado has biggest unemployment drop in nation
At the end of 2014, Colorado experienced the largest drop in unemployment rate compared to all other U.S. states.