Remote Work is Here to Stay—But Only if You Meet the Requirements Brighton/Howell MI - 08/11/2021 Remote work continues to play a key role in the tight labor market as 63% of U.S. companies will allow existing employees to work remotely once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and 60% agree that a rise in this trend is making it more difficult to attract and retain employees.

83% of Companies Say "Willingness to Learn" Essential for Job Applicants Brighton/Howell MI - 07/28/2021

U.S. hiring decision-makers are looking for a willingness to learn, dependability, adaptability and initiative, among other soft skills, in what may be fallout from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Hiring Outlook Jumps 24% Since January 2020 Brighton/Howell MI - 07/16/2021 Seventy percent of companies with 500 or more employees plan to increase hiring this year, highlighting a trend that companies with at least 10 employees are 2-3 times as likely as their smaller counterparts to expand their workforce. 

A Workerless Recovery? Job Seekers Turn Cold Shoulder to Hot Economy Brighton/Howell MI - 06/24/2021

By most measures, the economy is on fire. Even businesses that had been shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic are putting out "help wanted" signs. But as workers are slow to return, businesses have gone from saying "help wanted" to screaming "help!" 

 

Hiring Outlook Optimistic for College Students and Recent Grads Brighton/Howell MI - 06/09/2021

Sometimes overlooked in a tight labor market, U.S. hiring decision-makers say their companies are optimistic about hiring a variety of groups this year, including recent college graduates, college students and vocational/career tech graduates.