Survey: More college grads expected to be hired
Several signs point to an improved job market for this year’s college grads.
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Hiring at lowest rate since pandemic
Labor data shows businesses are adding workers at the slowest pace in 15 years, if you don’t count the pandemic.
Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even though layoffs and unemployment have remained low.
Are you looking for a new gig in the new year?
Tyler Ryan learns about employment opportunities on a Working Wednesday
Tyler Ryan learns about employment opportunities on a Working Wednesday
South Carolina businesses hiring at fifth fastest rate in the country
If you’re in search of a job right now South Carolina has plenty of them available.
If you’re in search of a job right now South Carolina has plenty of them available.
US added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation
By Paul Wiseman (AP)
Friday’s jobs report from the Labor Department showed that last month’s hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%, just above the lowest level in a half-century.
SC ranked fourth in study assessing states struggling the most to hire
A study ranks South Carolina fourth among states where employers are struggling the most to hire.
Jobs report shows less private sector jobs added than expected last month
The latest jobs report is in, and it did not match economists’ expectations. According to the ADP employment report, 330,000 private sector jobs were added to the economy last month. Economists originally expected to see around 700,000 additional jobs on the private side.
Fed. government says employers can legally offer incentives for employees to get vaccinated
The federal government says employers can legally offer incentives to employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said there is no limit to the size of those incentives.
Virtual job fair for hospitality workers being held on Thursday
Those looking to find work in the restaurant and hotel business have an opportunity to talk to employers this week. Thursday, SCDEW is holding a virtual job fair in partnership with the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.
