Tag: economy
156,000 New Jobs Added Last Month as Economy Continues Modest Growth
Jobs grew at a steady, if modest rate in September, with employers adding 156,000 non-farm jobs during the month.
The Gig Economy and Sourcers
So much of what we read these days about the gig economy is Uber-specific. Truly Uber specific. There’s this perception that Gig is synonymous with the Millennial generation. That it accommodates their need for flexibility and freedom. And also, the current interpretation simplifies the gig workforce, puts it in a nice box of people looking to be drivers or daycare providers. I daresay that’s…
August Jobs Report Shows Gains Across the Service Economy
“There’s been a lot of growth in some highly paid roles in healthcare and finance and professional services,” said Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist at Glassdoor.com. These gains come even as the goods-producing portion of the labor market — work that …
Hiring slowdown? Brexit scare? U.S. economy ploughs ahead
The Federal Reserve was so worried about the U.S. economy just a month ago that it put off a long-anticipated increase in interest rates to see how things panned out. Turns out central bankers need not have fretted so much.
U.S. Employment Surge Helps Allay Short-Term Growth Worries
US employment growth rebounded with a vengeance in June, but the underlying trend remains one of a slowdown in hiring.
Private sector adds 156,000 jobs in April vs. 195,000 expected
Economists polled by Reuters expected the number to come in at 195,000. In March, private payrolls were revised down 6,000 to 194,000.
Pink Mustaches & Employee Appreciation: Employment Branding Lessons From The Share Economy
In the ride-sharing economy, I’m a Lyft loyalist. I find the drivers to be polite, knowledgeable about my city and I really dig the glowing pink mustaches in their cars. I’ve never given a Lyft driver less than five stars, so I was delighted when the below email hit my inbox. What I like about this letter: John and Logan market their employer brand…
Is the Economy to Blame for Declines in College Enrollment?
Blame it on an improving economy or flattening number of high school graduates, but either way – enrollment in four-year for-profit institutions and two-year community colleges is down for the fourth straight year, according to the National Student …
The Gig Economy – Where Uber Drivers All Drive Teslas
In 2013, a Tesla burst into flames when it ran over a metal object. Then it happened again a few weeks later. A federal investigation was launched and within four months, it was closed. Why? How? Tesla quickly determined should debris hit the car’s battery pack when the chassis was lowered at highway speeds—well, it would catch fire. The company simply and swiftly updated…
Purpose — Not Profit — Driven Companies Will Take Over the Economy
At Gravity, we use TINYpulse, a service that allows each team member to provide anonymous feedback on how those in leadership positions are serving the company according to our values. It also helps us measure happiness and recognize employees who …
Second Month of Slow Job Growth As Economy Adds 142,000
The government delivered unexpected job news this morning, reporting that September posted a surprisingly small 142,000 increase in U.S. employment. The report from the Labor Department was well below the 203,000-206,000 increase forecast by economists.
The economy is hot, but New Yorkers aren't happy at work
The survey, by employee engagement and research firm TinyPulse, found that only 19% of tech workers were "very happy" at work, compared with 22% for their colleagues in other departments. And only 36% saw opportunity for growth, versus 50% for their …
The Sharing Economy Is Really Relationship Capitalism
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US economy added 285000 jobs in May, but unemployment rose
Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist at Glassdoor. Wages also showed growth, rising eight cents an hour, equating to an annualized increase of 2.3%. Economists had been expecting a gain of 225,000 positions and the unemployment rate holding steady …
5 Things to Know About the Economy This Week
"Today's report shows the U.S. labor market still has tremendous momentum," Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist at employment site Glassdoor, said in a research note Friday. "With 280,000 new jobs and unemployment essentially unchanged at 5.5 …
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