The U.S. labor market saw modest growth in March following a weak February, with a slight increase in payroll employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Construction employment led job …
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The number of open positions in construction was down in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to …
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Job growth in the U.S. moderated in May despite ongoing economic and policy uncertainty, with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.2%, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Eye on Housing. Over the past 12 …
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According to the U.S. Labor Department, 177,000 jobs were added by U.S. employers in April. The unemployment rate in April remained unchanged at 4.2%. These numbers indicate that the U.S. labor market remains in good condition. The solid labor market …
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Do it Best has hired Chris Okapal as the co-op’s new director of business development. With a proven 25-year track record in the consumer goods industry, Okapal brings a wealth of experience in developing and executing high-impact sales strategies that …
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Total payroll employment increased by 216,000 in December, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Unemployment rates also remained unchanged at 3.7% and 0.2 points higher than the same point in 2022. December brought on 17,000 more jobs …
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 559,000 jobs in May, reducing the national unemployment rate to 5.8 percent. Notable job gains happened in public and private education, hospitality and health care. Take a deeper dive …
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Are you aware of your health insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic? Hardware Retailing spoke with Bob Chiesa, president and CEO of Custom Benefits Insurance Group, Inc. to gain answers to some frequently asked questions regarding insurance benefits during this …
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