Inflation Soared in May, Breaking Another 40 Year Record
With prices going up 1% in a single month, today’s Consumer Price Index report suggests that high inflation will last longer than once expected. Inflation approaching double digits will likely put pressure on the Federal
Mental Health Care Employment Has Surged Since the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic, along with responses to it, imposed extraordinary mental stress on individuals through bereavement, fear of infection, job loss, financial distress, childcare challenges, and the loss of social and physical connection. According to
April 2022 JOLTS: Job Openings and Quits Remain Near Record Highs, Layoffs Fall to a Record Low
The April JOLTS report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points to a robust and vibrant labor market, and the tightest on record. There were 11.4 million job openings—63% more than before
Ian Siegel on the 20VC Podcast
ZipRecruiter’s Co-Founder & CEO, Ian Siegel, was recently on the Twenty Minute VC (20VC) podcast. Ian spoke to 20VC host, Harry Stebbings, about the early days of ZipRecruiter, his view on role of a CEO,
Kentucky Has the Highest Number of Job Openings Relative to the Size of Its Workforce
Alaska Leads the Great Resignation This month’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey recorded 11.5 million job openings across the U.S., a new record high. And a record 4.56 million workers quit their jobs. This
How to Write Employment Verification Letters (With Samples)
When you think about big, exciting life changes, chances are you’re thinking of things other than paperwork. But many of them come with requirements, such as the request to submit an employment verification letter. If
Job Market Continues Running Hot
Today’s jobs report is another scorcher, with large employment gains broadly spread across the economy. The addition of another 428k jobs in April brings the number of jobs added in just the first four months
5 Ways the Hiring Climate Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Hot job market puts new hires in the driver’s seat, according to new ZipRecruiter survey of 2,000+ Americans hired in the last 6 months Two years after the start of the pandemic, U.S. job seekers
How to Write a Job Recommendation Letter
For some jobs, especially in academia and high-profile positions, employers sometimes request that top candidates submit letters of recommendation as part of the decision-making process. In some instances, employers might even ask for a letter
March Jobs Report Reaction: Blockbuster Job Growth, the Great Return, and Return to the Office
The four big stories in last week’s jobs report are continued blockbuster job growth, the accelerating return to work, a rapid return to the office, and soaring wage growth for non-managerial employees. Sustained Blockbuster Job