How the “Act Your Wage” Trend Could Impact the Workplace in 2024
An end-of-2023 trend shows signs of creating noticeable disruption into 2024. You’ve heard of “Quiet Quitting”, but have you heard of “Act Your Wage”? The “Act Your Wage” trend is…
Demographic Hiring Shifts and Preferences Highlighted in Recent Survey
The shift from school to first career can be a tricky transition for new graduates. Norms in academia don’t always translate to career, leaving many looking for guidance in navigating…
Calculating the Cost of the Right Job Hire
In late 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its employee compensation summary. As with many things, the cost of doing business continues to rise. The report found employer costs…
Many Job Candidates Will Sacrifice Better Pay for a Flexible Schedule
The willingness to sacrifice better pay for a more flexible schedule may not just be a Gen Z attribute. A survey commissioned by Express Employment Professionals from The Harris Poll…
Retirees Returning to Work Could Benefit Employers
Over the last three years, a large number of U.S. workers have chosen to retire early, particularly during the tumultuous days of the pandemic. As a result, the U.S. workforce…
Small Business Owners Could Cause a Shift in the Labor Market
The mighty power of small business is alive and well in 2024. At the end of last year, the Wall Street Journal published an article saying the smallest U.S. employers…
Recruiters and Their Client Companies Need to Make a Good First Impression with Job Candidates
Contingent workers continue to be an instrumental part of the U.S. workforce. These independent contractors, temporary workers, freelancers and consultants are in high demand as employers look to supplement their…
Staffing Kansas City 2024 Resolutions
Staffing Kansas City’s collective resolution for 2024 is to continue to work hard for our clients and candidates. By working together, our dedicated team will support our clients and candidates…
A Flexible Schedule is a Top Priority for Hourly Employees
As we move toward the holidays, it’s incredible to think that a new year is just around the corner. The turn of the calendar often signals the opportunity to add…
Will the Impact of AI Result in a loss of Jobs to Technology?
The AI genie is out of the bottle and it’s unlikely that work will ever be quite the same. Indeed’s AI at Work Report found that all jobs on Indeed…