Temp jobs drop may foreshadow slowing employment growth - USA TODAY
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Temporary workers were hit with 49,000 job losses in June, more than any other industry, and a possible sign the labor market is poised to cool significantly in the months ahead.
Temp jobs are declining. That's good news for the labor market ...
WEBJan 2, 2024 · Employers are converting temporary positions to permanent ones in this tight labor market, which is better for workers and for productivity.
Americans are suddenly finding it harder to land a job - CNN
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Economists have been closely watching the pace at which workers are leaving their jobs, since it serves as a signal for workers’ willingness to test the labor market’s waters. The quits rate has...
The rise of gig workers is changing the face of the US economy
WEBJul 24, 2023 · During the Covid pandemic, newer, digital-first work platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats surged in popularity as millions sheltered at home and turned to online delivery. Recent data indicates...
Companies Are Using Fewer Temp Workers, but That Doesn’t …
WEBSep 1, 2023 · Wages are outpacing inflation, driven largely by pay gains for low-income workers. Those gains have helped close the gap between blue- and white-collar workers. WSJ explains what’s driving the ...
Declines in temporary employment signal possible trouble for …
WEBJan 10, 2024 · American businesses are shedding temporary workers, a sign that a robust US jobs market may be weakening and the odds of a soft landing for the economy may be diminishing. While the overall US workforce added 216,000 jobs in December 2023, the number of temporary workers fell by 33,300.
Temp work myths of 2023 debunked - Adecco
WEBJan 2, 2023 · Many falsehoods about temporary positions still exist. Learn why temporary workers enjoy the same benefits, salary, and job prospects.
Workforce Trend: Temporary Jobs are Here to Stay as Part of Post ...
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · A new survey out today from staffing leader PeopleReady finds that many companies (40%) are planning to make temporary jobs a permanent part of their post-pandemic workforce model.
Temporary Help Keeps Falling, Bucking Overall US Jobs Growth
WEBSep 1, 2023 · The number of people employed at US temporary help services fell by 18,900 workers from a month earlier, continuing a downward trend, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released...
Expanding Temporary Work Visas: Congress' New Efforts Explained
WEBThe Biden administration has steadily increased the number of visas available for temporary foreign workers as seasonal industries like landscaping, seafood processing, and hospitality clamored for help to solve worsening labor gaps.