employment

Employment is a relationship between two parties, usually based on contract where work is paid for, where one party, which may be a corporation, for profit, not-for-profit organization, co-operative or other entity is the employer and the other is the employee.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Wages are increasing.  The unemployment rate’s lower.  The U.S. economy added more jobs in March than had been expected. And yet, it all may not...

READ MORE >
Indeed Intros AI Tools for Employers and Job Hunters
Indeed Intros AI Tools for Employers and Job Hunters
April 02, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Indeed has debuted AI-powered tools to speed the process of seeking and filling jobs. The employment platform on Tuesday (April 2) debuted Smart Sourcing, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered...

READ MORE >
Gig Economy: Digital Platforms and Instant Payments Open New Roads to Financial Security
Gig Economy: Digital Platforms and Instant Payments Open New Roads to Financial Security
March 01, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The rise of the gig economy has transformed work for millions of individuals. From freelance creatives to ridesharing drivers, gig workers are pursuing financial independence...

READ MORE >
Private Sector Hiring and Pay Increases Slow in January
Private Sector Hiring and Pay Increases Slow in January
January 31, 2024  |  Economy

Hiring and pay increases in the private sector slowed in January. The private sector added 107,000 jobs during the month, and annual pay increased by...

READ MORE >
US Job Openings Flat as Fewer Workers Quit
US Job Openings Flat as Fewer Workers Quit
January 30, 2024  |  Economy

If you’re hesitating about leaving your job, you aren’t alone these days. Data released Tuesday (Jan. 30) in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Job...

READ MORE >
Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
January 14, 2024  |  Economy

The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. The less good news: They also expect the economy to grow at...

READ MORE >
Number of Job Openings Remained Steady in November
Number of Job Openings Remained Steady in November
January 03, 2024  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the United States was little changed in November, while the number of hires and total job separations decreased. On...

READ MORE >
ADP: Pay Hikes for Job Switchers Hits Three-Year Low
ADP: Pay Hikes for Job Switchers Hits Three-Year Low
December 06, 2023  |  Economy

Workers hoping to switch jobs for a pay increase are in for some unpleasant news. That’s according to the latest employment report from ADP, released Wednesday (Dec. 6)...

READ MORE >
Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
December 05, 2023  |  Economy

New data from the U.S. Labor Department shows job openings at their lowest level in more than two years. The department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover...

READ MORE >