The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index dropped in January to 150.7, down from an upwardly revised 152.0 in December. The 0.8% decrease between January and December followed a 1.1% increase between December and November. Overall, the index is down 8.7% from one year ago…
Online Labor Demand Rises in February
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in February 2024 to 155.8, up from an upwardly revised 151.1 in January. The 3.1% increase between February and January followed a 0.3% decrease between January and December. Overall, the index is down 7.3% from one year ago…
U.S. Department of Labor to Open Online Portal April 1 for Federal Contractors, Subcontractors to Certify Affirmative Action Program Compliance
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will start accepting online submissions from covered contractors to certify they have developed and maintained affirmative action programs for each establishment or functional unit. Existing federal…
Online Labor Demand Rises in March
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in March to 151.4, up from a downwardly revised 145.9 in January. The 1.4% increase between March and February followed a 0.1% uptick between February and January. Overall, the index is down 7.8% from one year ago…
Craft a Positive Online Presence—Read Staffing Success Magazine
Job seekers are increasingly conducting internet searches on recruiters and staffing companies, and negative reviews and feedback can significantly hinder success. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, see how managing your online presence can enhance the candidate experience and give you a competitive edge. ASA members can access the current issue and back…
Online Labor Demand Rises in May
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in May 2024 to 127.3, up from 123.1 in April. The 3.4% increase between May and April followed a 3.5% decrease between April and March. Overall, the Index is down 10.5% from one year ago…
Online Labor Demand Rises Slightly in June
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in June 2024 to 124.8, up from an upwardly revised 124.4 in May. The 0.3% increase between June and May followed a 2.8% increase between May and April. Overall, the index is down 10.5% from one year ago…
DOL Offers Online Seminar on Prevailing Wages for Employers, Workers on Federally Funded Projects Aug. 29
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will hold an online seminar on Aug. 29 to educate contracting firms, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders about requirements for paying prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts. The day-long…
Online Labor Demand Increases in July
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in July to 125.7, up from an upwardly revised 125.0 in June. The 0.5% increase between July and June followed a 0.6% decrease between June and May. Overall, the index is down 6.6% from one year ago…
Online Labor Demand Increases in August
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in August to 122.3, up from a downwardly revised 117.2 in July. The 4.3% increase between August and July followed a 3.0% decrease between July and June. Overall, the index is down 14.5% from one year ago…
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