“Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 256,000 in December. Employment trended up in health care, government, and social assistance. Retail trade added jobs in December, following a job loss in November. Payroll employment rose by 2.2 million in 2024 (an average monthly gain of 186,000), less than the increase of 3.0 million in 2023 (an… Read more »
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November 2024 Employment Situation
Employment showed little or no change over the month in other major industries, including mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction; construction; wholesale trade; transportation and warehousing; information; financial activities; professional and business services; and other services. Read more from the BLS report here!
Strong Job Growth Continues in September 2024
The U.S. job market remains resilient, with another solid month of employment growth in September. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payroll employment increased by 254,000 jobs, bringing the unemployment rate to 4.1%. Several key sectors contributed to the job gains, including: Construction: The construction industry saw an increase in employment, driven by… Read more »
July 2024 Employment Situation as Reported by BLS
Construction Employment in July Construction employment continued its upward trend in July, adding 25,000 jobs. This growth aligns with the average monthly gain over the past year. The sector contributing most to this growth was specialty trade contractors, which added 19,000 jobs. Following is the overall summary by the BLS: The unemployment rate rose by… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (01/11/2024) Press Release Commercial Construction Recruitment
Morisey Dart Group Strengthens Commercial Construction Team with New Recruiter Hire [Naples, Fl] – [Jan. 11, 2024] – Morisey Dart Group, a leading recruitment firm specializing in placing top talent in the Civil, Commercial, and Residential/Luxury Construction sectors, is pleased to announce the addition of Kayse Duffy as a dedicated recruiter within their Commercial Construction… Read more »
Employment Summary for November 2023
Employment Summary for November 2023 Once again, all eyes were on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) monthly Employment Situation survey for signals on where the overall economy is headed. And once again this morning’s survey indicated the economy may emerge from a period of high inflation into a soft landing. The report shows the economy… Read more »
Employment Summary for October 2023
Employment Summary for October 2023 Easing hiring and wage growth, as reflected in today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey, might signal that the economy is cooling in spite of recent robust GDP growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October in contrast to a surprisingly strong gain of 336,000 jobs in September. The… Read more »
The Future of Hiring and Challenges of HR Directors in Construction: Safety and Compliance
POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 BY MRINETWORK Safety has always been an important topic in the construction industry, and that continues to be the case as the number of risks continues to increase. Year-over-year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that construction-related accidents and fatalities are increasing. Today, companies need to hire not… Read more »
Employment Summary for August 2023
Employment Summary for August 2023 The U.S. labor market continued to signal a soft landing as non-farm payroll increased by 187,000 as described in the August U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, roughly in line with analysts’ expectations. Today’s gain indicated a gradual slowing in hiring compared to the average job gain of 271,000 jobs… Read more »
Employment Summary for July 2023
Employment Summary for July 2023 The U.S. labor market remains vibrant as the July U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported non-farm payroll increased by 187,000. Both the unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, and the number of unemployed persons, at 5.8 million remained essentially flat versus the prior month. After a jump in January, hiring has… Read more »