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JOLTS and jobs: Our talent experts discuss the latest labor reports

Eightfold

The industries that saw the biggest decreases in job openings were professional and business services; healthcare and social assistance; and transportation, warehousing, and utilities. percent, the highest it’s been since 2008, “ a significant milestone for the Black community and the U.S. million and separations at 5.8

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Which Industries Will Be Most Affected by the Predicted Recession?

Broadleaf

Transportation and warehousing: The pandemic forced the closure of many physical stores, leading consumers to rely more heavily on online shopping to purchase the needed products. This has resulted in less need for transportation and warehouse workers and layoffs. From September 2021 to 2022, U.S.

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Q2 Hiring Outlook Indicates Modest Growth

NPA Worldwide

Employers in the USA report the strongest hiring plans for the third consecutive quarter, with strongest prospects in the leisure and hospitality, transportation and utilities, and wholesale and retail trade sectors. Transportation and utilities is especially optimistic, with employers reporting their strongest numbers since October 2008.

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Set to Revolutionise Industries

Recruiting Blogs

From transport to gaming, sports to healthcare, improvements to processes and capabilities have been attributed to rapidly innovating technology. While we are still a few steps away from fully autonomous vehicles becoming an everyday part of our lives, AI has already woven its way into the transport industry.

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Automotive News Retail Forum Recap

Hireology

Unlike the 2008 recession, retail automotive dealerships are seeing demand after just a few short months of decreased activity. How will this impact future staffing as dealerships cautiously open positions to service increased customer demand for new and used vehicles? . Attract a New Kind of Talent.

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Top-Rated Workplaces: Best in Tech

Indeed

In the last year, we’ve seen everything from the expansion of 3-D metal printing ( which could change the face of mass production ) to new alternatives for urban transportation (the explosion in electric scooter use in US cities ) re engineered by tech. Founded: 2008. When it comes to disruption, tech companies are the experts.

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Top 4 Industries Hiring Right Now

JazzHR

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has returned to pre-2008 levels. Shipping and transportation. As the American economy grows, more and more drivers will be needed to transport goods and materials. Shipping and transport: This year, at least 60,000 new drivers will be required to meet demand. Health care.