By Neal Fay:
Advanced Manufacturing is strong in Massachusetts and hiring is robust. Recruiters in Massachusetts are seeking qualified individuals for many positions around the Bay State but many manufacturers are having a few challenges finding just the right candidates.
In a recent Boston Globe article, they found that many manufacturers were not looking in the right places for qualified candi...
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5 Facts about the Cost of a Contract Recruiter
When a company has aggressive hiring goals and they need someone to assist them in hiring, they should consider working with a Contract Recruiter. Take a look at the facts below to learn more about Contract Recruiters and how they can help your company grow.
1. Contract recruiter is paid and billed on an hourly rate.
There are many factors that go into the hourly rate. The primary driver of the c...
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Mass Economy Expands- Jobless Fate Falls to 5.6 Percent
The Massachusetts economy appears to be expanding and the numbers out this week may prove that. The Massachusetts jobless rate fell to 5.6 percent, a number not seen since September 2008.
Here at King & Bishop, we have seen our clients produce aggressive hiring plans and we have been very busy helping them meet their goals. We have seen gains in hospitality, education and health and the tech sec...
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3 Ways We Can Help Your Small Business
We know that some small businesses when growing, struggle with certain issues around HR. Those can be compliance with new regulations, creating a growth plan and ways to supplement your HR team. Below are some ways that King & Bishop can help your small business.
1. HR Evaluation
During the evaluation our experts will speak with the owner to see what the business has for HR. From this evaluation ...
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May Jobs Report 2014
The May employment report released on Friday June 6th ran counter to some expectations. The U.S. Labor Department announced 217,000 new jobs were added during the month and that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.3 percent.
Analysts predicting a gain of 210,000-215,000 payroll additions in May were surprised Wednesday when payroll processor ADP’s monthly jobs report estimated a mere 179,000...
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April Jobs Numbers & Brendan King on Fox 25
Last Friday’s Jobs news is a big win with 288,000 new jobs added.
This is far ahead of projections by analysts. Also it is key to see how the February and March numbers were revised up. The average number through the first four months of 2014 is 210.500.. Anything above 200k per month supports a sustainable economic recovery.
For 2013 the average was around 195,000 job so it is a nice steady tre...
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Five High-Growth, High-Paying Careers
If you are looking to pursue a new career, it may be wise of you to look for jobs with high growth and pay potential.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor data some career paths are projected to grow by at least 16 percent through 2022 and have a median salary of at least $75,000 per year.
Jobs such as Information Security Analyst and Civil Engineer are among the careers that are projected ...
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Meet King & Bishop’s Neal Fay
Meet Neal Fay the Senior Director of Business Development at King & Bishop. In his position he helps build relationships with clients in order to provide them a service. In turn, this helps the recruiting team identify the right candidate resources.
Neal wants clients to know that he is in it for the long run. When clients work with him he is always reachable and available whenever they need ...
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March Employment Numbers
The U.S. economy added 192,000 jobs in March, an improvement over previous months when winter storms and extreme weather slowed business processes including hiring activities. This increase coupled with a revision upward for job numbers in January and February indicates hiring and a potential sign that U.S. labor markets may be gaining momentum.
The national unemployment rate held steady 6.7% in ...
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Jobs Report for February
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell and hit a fresh three-month low last week, suggesting a strengthening in labor market conditions.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 315,000, the Labor Department said on Thursday. That was the lowest reading since late November.
Claims for the week ended March...
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