The easiest way to address a talent shortage

Several years ago there was so much top-tier regulatory talent on the market that companies could take their time making hiring decisions.  It truly was an employer’s market.  Unfortunately, some companies are still taking too long, losing out on a much harder to recruit talent pool.  In fact, recently several companies told us they have[…]

Employment Situation Report March 2016

Employment Summary for March 2016 Employment rose alongside wages in the U.S., solidifying March as another strong month for the labor market. Job gains continue The U.S. added 215,000 nonfarm payroll positions in March, while the unemployment rate registered a slight increase, rising to 5 percent from 4.9 percent in February. The March job gains[…]

First Friday Preview April 2016

Improving Employee Engagement: It Starts with Managers Staff engagement among the U.S. workforce has remained steady at 33 percent over the past few years, according to recent data from Gallup. This is quite low considering that strong employee engagement is the catalyst for company growth and success. Numbers worldwide are even starker, with 87 percent[…]