Massive layoffs are sweeping the nation right now, specifically in the tech industry. In a recent survey by ResumeBuilder, 61% of business leaders in the software industry say their organizations will likely have layoffs this year. Most recently, layoffs are seeping into other industries and it is predicted they will continue throughout the year as organizations restructure and cut costs during economic downtown.

Economic Outlook

The U.S. labor market remained extremely tight throughout 2022. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.5 million jobs were added in 2022 and unemployment was at 3.5% for December, which is a significant drop from when it historically peaked at 14.7% in April 2020. The current unemployment rate, on track with pre-pandemic levels of 3.5%, is expected to increase as the coming 12 months unfold. According to the jobs report, hourly earnings increased by 5.1% on average over the last year. Additionally, the labor force participation rate in December was 62.3% and remained roughly the same throughout the year.

The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, the "Great Resignation", greater flexibility, and DE&I focus are all topics that changed today's employment landscape and will shape the way we work in the future. Check out our infographic for five of the top trends we can expect to see in the workplace this year and beyond. 

JOHNLEONARD is delighted to announce Sonia Blake as our 2022 Temporary Staffing Representative of the Year. To show our appreciation, Sonia received a $500 Outstanding Performer bonus to celebrate her remarkable accomplishment.

Temporary of the Month – December 2022
Awarded $100 Outstanding Performer Bonus

As 2022 comes to an end, look back at our top blog content viewed last year. It’s our goal to consistently provide our community of readers with the best career advice, staffing insights, resume tips, networking information, and much more. Review our most-read blog posts of 2022 and make sure you subscribe to our blog to receive our newest blogs throughout the new year!

Moving to start a new job is both exciting and nerve-racking. There’s a lot that goes into both starting a new job and moving. Compounding them both at the same time can lead to a lot of stress. Luckily, a lot of organizations like to express gratitude toward their employees by offering some sort of job relocation package options. When looking for a job relocation package there are a few items that are “must-haves”. Below are some of the top things to look for in any job relocation package.

Some people find self-introductions a nightmare and others consider it second nature. Talking about yourself can feel strange and somewhat awkward. What do you say? How much should you say? Where do you even start?

Let's face it, job searching these days is not easy! It can be a long, arduous, frustrating, and even demoralizing process: filling out online applications, taking assessments and/or personality tests, submitting references and resumes oftentimes never hearing back from anyone.

Much of the job search process can be outside of your control, however, there are some steps that are in your control to make the job search process easier and less stressful, and that will hopefully land you multiple job offers!

Pay transparency is trending and will continue to be a prominent topic in the new year. According to a new pulse survey by leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company WTW, found that 17% of companies are already disclosing pay range information in U.S. locations where not required by state or local laws. In addition, 62% of organizations are planning or considering disclosing pay rate information in the future, even where there are not local mandates requiring them to do so.