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  • US job advertisements up in April 60 percent over pre-pandemic levels - hiring outlook strong but finding workers is challenging

    The number of job advertisements continued to grow throughout April, averaging over 59 percent higher levels compared to pre-pandemic levels in early 2020, according to labor market intelligence firm Greenwich.HR. And while demand for new employees has been at the highest levels since 2018, unemployment claims continue only modest declines, suggesting employers at newly-reopened businesses are finding it tough to attract the workers they need.

  • One year into the pandemic - wages holding steady for retail cashiers

    During March 2021, the advertised pay levels for cashier positions across the US was $11.25 per hour, only 1.3% higher than one year previously. Labor market intelligence firm Greenwich.HR analyzed advertised pay levels for over 70 thousand online job listings across 415 metro and rural markets. They found that across the US wages for this bellwether hourly position have remained constant in spite of difficulties employers are having as they try to fill jobs and increased pressure in many cities and states calling for higher minimum wage.

  • One year into the pandemic and staffing for events remains decimated

    The number of job advertisements for events venues – concerts, sporting events, hiring fairs, conferences – remains a small fraction of pre-pandemic levels, in spite of the recent increases in hospitality sector hiring. According to labor market intelligence firm Greenwich.HR, the number of job listings for events staff during Q1 2021 was only 30% the level of a year prior.

  • US job advertisements up 52 percent from pre-pandemic levels – continuing strong hiring demand

    The number of job advertisements continued to grow throughout March, averaging over 50 percent higher levels compared to pre-pandemic levels in early 2020. Demand for new employees has been increasing across all industries and states since the start of January, according to labor market intelligence firm Greenwich.HR.

  • U.S. Job Advertisements are Up 50 Percent over Pre-Pandemic Levels

    One year into the lockdowns and job posting numbers are looking exceptionally strong as businesses across all industries have ramped up hiring. This is according to labor market intelligence firm Greenwich.HR. The number of new job listings in the U.S. is currently 50 percent higher than 12 months ago — an exceptionally strong vote of confidence in the hiring outlook. Hiring demand is up sharply in the healthcare, supply chain, and services sectors. Demand for new employees in entertainment, hospitality, and financial services is improving sharply compared to late 2020, but remains below pre-pandemic levels.

  • US Job Openings Surging

    Hiring activity in late July and early August has continued to pick up, with 65 percent of Russell 3000 companies advertising for more new job openings than in the previous 4 weeks. This is according to data from the labor market intelligence firm Greenwich.HR.

  • Last week's jobs report was good. Here's why the July report will be even better in spite of pandemic fears.

    The June employment report from the Bureau of Labor of Statistics showed an increase of 4.8 million jobs. It was welcomed as good news, but asterisks were quickly added based on the recently surging Covid infection numbers. Many fear that July will show softening in the labor market.

  • Companies Are Hiring Again – Job Listings Surge This Week To Near Pre-Lockdown Levels

    Online job listings have surged this week to levels not seen since early March, according to labor market intelligence firm Greenwich.HR. Total US job listings as of June 9 are now only 8.9 % below the levels seen on March 1, compared to 34.4% below a week prior.

  • Job Advertisements Continue Slide During May - Down 18.7% From April

    Demand for US jobs among Russell 3000 companies continued to slip as job advertisements during May fell 18.7% compared to April as companies face continued uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.