U.S. employers added 517,000 new jobs in January, much more than expected, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/bls-hr-jobs-unemployment-february-2023.aspx

States reported that 190,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Jan. 14, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week’s revised level…. https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/jobless-claims-jan-19-unemployment.aspx

The post-pandemic hiring recovery continued in 2022, characterized by intense hiring demand, fierce competition for talent and retention worries. https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/recruiters-faced-highs-and-lows-in-2022.aspx

States reported that 211,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 10, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised level. https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/jobless-claims-december-15-unemployment.aspx

Small companies are using internship programs to attract future employees. https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-magazine/winter2022/pages/how-internship-programs-help-small-companies-attract-future-workers-.aspx