The third quarter of 2024 witnessed varied labor market conditions across the United States. Despite a slight rise in national unemployment rates, certain states continued to show strong employment growth while others faced challenges. July 2024: Jobless rates rose...
Presidential elections always impact hiring trends, especially in the months leading up to them. This is primarily due to uncertainty around factors such as economic policy, taxation, regulation, and overall business sentiment. As a result, hiring generally slows...
In this blog, I’ll talk you through the stages of achieving successful in the US recruitment market. With over a decade of experience in staffing, split between the UK and the US, I’ve witnessed firsthand the untapped potential that awaits UK firms willing to take the...
The ‘Terms of Business’ in both the UK and the US serve as legally binding agreements outlining the terms under which businesses operate, but there are notable differences due to variations in legal systems, contract law, consumer protection, and regulatory...
One often-overlooked factor that can impact your operations is pay frequency—how often employees receive their paychecks. Pay frequency not only affects employee satisfaction but also has critical legal implications for employers, as laws regulating pay schedules vary...
Presidential elections in the U.S. have always had an impact on hiring trends, particularly because businesses and investors react to the uncertainty and potential policy shifts that come with changes in government leadership. The effects of elections on hiring are...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has just released its latest employment projections summary, providing a comprehensive look into the labor market trends expected over the next decade. With the U.S. economy set to add 6.7 million jobs from 2023 to 2033, here...
Work contracts One major difference in work culture between the two countries is their employment laws. For example, in the UK generally provide more protection for workers, including stronger regulations around unfair dismissal, redundancy, and employee rights. The...
Both the UK and the US boast diverse and dynamic economies, necessitating staffing solutions across a broad spectrum of industries, from technology and finance to healthcare and manufacturing. As major players in the global market, both countries feature highly...
In the U.S., health insurance is crucial for providing access to healthcare, safeguarding against financial hardship, encouraging preventive care, and meeting legal obligations. Whether you’ve lived in the states your whole life, or are just entering the market from...