Eleven million positions are waiting to be filled at companies across the U.S. with less than one available worker to fill each job opening. This comes as companies grapple with the latest challenge to hiring and retention—vaccine mandates. (more…)
Tag Archives | COVID-19
Nearly Two Years In: How Are We Handling the Pandemic?
Back in 2019, no one could have guessed what was in store. But here we are nearly two years later, and COVID-19 has changed the way we work, learn, and connect. For employment, jobs seekers don’t expect, or really event want, work to go back to the previous status quo. Here are some statistics about […]
A Lost Generation: School Disruptions Threaten to Widen the Skills Gap
With “now hiring” signs on every street corner across the United States, businesses are in crisis as more than one-third of Americans (35%) know someone who left the workforce entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
84% of Companies Made Changes for Employee Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to close their doors, even temporarily, many hiring decision-makers say their companies have made changes to keep employees safe in physical workplaces. (more…)
Quick Tips for Safer Holiday Travel and Gatherings
The final weeks of the year are upon us, which means the holiday season is in full swing. And during this time of year, it becomes more important than ever to celebrate with those you depend on and look forward to what the new year might bring. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, issues with stress […]
Air of Despair: 57% of Unemployed Americans Blame COVID-19 for Job Loss
The majority of unemployed Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic is most responsible for their job loss and continued unemployment, which is becoming more daunting as time passes. (more…)
“Giving Tuesday” an Opportunity for Businesses to Make a Lasting Community Impact
As businesses enter a season usually filled with in-person holiday parties and an abundance of team-building volunteer opportunities, COVID-19 has changed the way companies give back this year in a time when the need is great. (more…)
Canada: COVID-19 Takes Toll on Hiring
Canadian hiring decision-makers say it is far more difficult (63%) than easy (37%) to recruit and fill positions at their company, adding the hiring process takes an average of 27 days to complete. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
What to Look for When Hiring Your Next Employee Post COVID-19
As local economies slowly recover from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some business leaders are looking to start bringing jobs back to meet anticipated demands in their markets. With unemployment at near-record highs, hiring managers have a large talent pool to choose from these days. But with so many qualified individuals, how can […]
Canadians Eager to Get Back to Work – Safely
As Canadian employers and employees prepare for the post COVID-19 new normal, some industries are poised for early success, while others may take longer to adapt. Express Employment Professionals asked franchise owners across Canada which jobs they think will be most in-demand in the coming weeks and months. (more…)