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The latest JOLTS report shows even more cooling in the labor market, but the biggest takeaways lie beneath the top-level data

HR Brew

Job openings posted on the last day of July fell to a new low since January 2021, according to the newest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday. million in June, but fell by 212,000 positions from July 2023. Data shows a reported 7.7 Hires increased little to 5.5

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This HR pro is tackling big talent challenges at a local nonprofit

HR Brew

The sector has faced widespread job vacancies since 2021, when the Great Resignation led to rising turnover rates across industries. She’s embarked on several strategies to boost retention and ensure that all employees across the organization’s locations feel they are part of one cohesive team.

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The labor market cooldown and ‘Big Stay’ continue to impact employers, JOLTS data shows

HR Brew

The Bureau of Labor Statistics posted its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data for August on Tuesday. million in August 2023, while total separations—which includes quits, layoffs, and firings—fell by more than 600,000 (4.9 million in August 2023. Read more takeaways from the report below. million) than the 5.88

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How one lactation company is advising employers seeking to comply with the PUMP Act

HR Brew

In the year since the PUMP Act took effect, the share of organizations offering an “onsite lactation/mother’s” room has risen to 73% , up 19 percentage points from 2023, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) 2024 employee benefits survey.

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Two Sides of the Same Coin: Recruiting & Retention

Speaker: Caitlin MacGregor, CEO and Co-Founder of Plum

Authentic employer branding is reflected in recruitment and retention efforts. Failing to modernize an organization’s approach to attracting and retaining talent by focusing on candidate and employee experiences could result in quiet quitting, turnover, vacancies, and lost opportunities that have the potential to impact overall profitability.

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Leveraging Purpose-Driven Work to Boost Employee Retention in 2025

Hoops

With turnover rates on the rise and employees increasingly seeking roles that align with their values, traditional retention strategies like competitive pay and benefitswhile still essentialare no longer enough. At Hoops, we understand that building championship teams means addressing the full talent lifecyclefrom hiring to retention.

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3 key moments in new hire onboarding that can drive employee retention

HRExecutive

With the slight drop in demand in some labor markets, organizations may be hiring fewer people, but mounting business challenges are placing an increased emphasis on the speed to productivity and successful retention of each new hire. To develop these strong relationships, recruiting leaders must prioritize trust.