Additional 225,000 People Working in America During January
An addition of 225,000 US jobs in January 2020 showed a strong sign of strength for the economy Even with the unemployment rate slightly increasing to 3.6 percent, the jobless rate has stayed close to a 50-year record low. Construction and health care were the sectors with the most robust US job growth, as well […]
US Employment Soared by 2.1 Million New Positions During 2019
The US economy added over two million jobs in 2019. The steady hiring increase during the expansion of jobs has been contributing to gains in consumer spending. Retail sales during the holiday shopping period grew by 3.4 percent over 2018, according to Mastercard Spending Pulse. These statistics contributed to a swell in hiring in retail, […]
Millions of Americans Will Start the New Year with a Pay Raise
The new year started with millions of Americans making more money. There were a record number of states, cities, and counties in the US raising the minimum wage. Over 20 states, 26 cities and counties increased the baseline pay on January 1, 2020. Looking ahead in the year, another four states and 23 cities and […]
Canadian Job Market Was Red Hot in 2019
The Canadian economy saw a gain of 35,200 jobs in December, which reversed the losses of the previous month. The unemployment rate also dropped to 5.6 percent, beating out the 5.9 percent rate in November when the country lost over 71,000 positions. The private sector employees increased by 56,900, according to Statistics Canada. Full-time jobs […]
America’s Best Careers for 2020
Although many jobs are very different and do not match our skillset, many of the best jobs have a few attributes in common. These good jobs challenge us year after year, and they pay well, they match our skills and talents, aren’t too stressful, provide a satisfying work-life balance, and offer room to advance throughout […]
Where to Buy Homes and Find Jobs in the United States
The middle class is struggling in some parts of the United States, but in other parts, it is thriving. A report by SmartAsset, a personal finance website, found the best states for the middle class. The middle class has been defined as households with an annual income of $35,000 to $100,000, which equals 33 to […]
Top Places to Work in Canada During 2020
If you are looking for a top company to work for in Canada during 2020, Canada’s Top 100 Employers released an excellent list to choose from. These places of employment have built top-notch organizations and the best practices are the norm. Progressive programs push past the status quo to make the workplace better for every […]
WATCH: The Labor Market in America is Remaining Steady
Although there may be signs of the global economy slowing, the labor market in America is remaining steady. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in September 2019, which is the lowest number since the last month of 1969. There was a vigorous hiring spree in transportation, health care, professional services, and local and state […]
VIDEO: US Employment Rises to Highest Rate Since 1969
Canada is en route to one of the best years ever in job gains. The economy grew by 53,700 positions last month, according to Statistics Canada. Since December of last year, there have been over 358,000 jobs posted, making it the most since 2002. Close to 300,000 of those jobs have been full-time positions. Watch the […]
Construction Worker Makes Music Video to Help Him Move to Canada
The Federal Skilled Trades Program has some limitations that sometimes make it hard for immigrants to bypass. Ravi Jain, the chair of the Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Law Section, is lobbying for changes to the program, which would lower the English requirement. This simple step would make it easier for people like Wilman Antonio […]