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2 refrains often used to describe the labor market: 1) employees are disengaged, 2) "no one wants to work anymore." We are not asking the right questions. Employment is a transaction: employee offers service or product, employer offers money in return. No one leaves a mutually beneficial transaction. The *correct* question is: "Why is the employee/employer value proposition no longer mutually beneficial?" There's a much, much larger driver of disengagement and willful unemployment; we are not asking the right questions.

📈 NOW TRENDING: D.C. only top U.S. metro to increase weekly hours worked in January According to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, Washington D.C. is the only metro in America with positive weekly hours worked growth (0.28%) in January, DC Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Washington D.C.’s #smallbusiness #employment trends and how they compare to the rest of the country, read the news release: https://bit.ly/3U5TXL5 #SmallBusiness #EmploymentTrends #JobGrowth

High-profile strikes at workplaces throughout the United States have further complicated an already complex labor market. With the right salary and compensation data, however, employers can better position themselves to stave off labor worries. For more, check out our blog ⬇️ https://bit.ly/48T0EGx #jobs #work #laborforce #workstrikes #jobmarket #equalpay #salarytransparency

What impact could a Labour future have on the labour market? With a possible shift in the #politicallandscape come 5th July, it might be a savvy time for the employment market to start thinking about Labour’s approach to the #labourmarket and how #employeerights might impact employers in the next political term. https://lnkd.in/egPmVjr7 #HRtips #blog

Question of the Week - Labor Day and Work Q.- Are we allowed to require some employees to work on Labor Day? Learn the answer here - https://hubs.ly/Q02N3Vd60

In a long-awaited development, the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed a groundbreaking final rule poised to revolutionize how workers are categorized, distinguishing between employees and independent contractors. Learn more about the final rule. https://hubs.li/Q02hM2gT0

🗞️Hot off the press: #Washington ranks first among top U.S. states for wage growth in January Things are looking good for WA #small businesses, as the state takes the cake for hourly #earnings growth… again! According to the January Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, Seattle (5.27%) and Washington (5.17%) ranked first among metros and states, respectively, for #wage growth only continuing the upward trend Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. To see what this means for the region’s economy and how it stacks up against other areas, read the release: https://bit.ly/3U5TXL5 #SmallBusiness #EmployementTrends #WageGrowth

In a long-awaited development, the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed a groundbreaking final rule poised to revolutionize how workers are categorized, distinguishing between employees and independent contractors. Learn more about the final rule. https://hubs.li/Q02hM7nf0

Question of the Week - Labor Day and Work Q.- Are we allowed to require some employees to work on Labor Day? Learn the answer here - https://hubs.ly/Q02N3KQZ0

Labor Day honors the labor movement and workers' contributions to the country's prosperity and well-being. Their work drives industries, builds infrastructure, and provides essential services that sustain everyday life. Laborers are the backbone of economic productivity. They perform the tasks that produce goods and services, contributing directly to the nation's GDP. From roads to buildings, laborers are responsible for constructing the infrastructure that supports commerce, transportation, and community life. My favorite thing about Labor Day is acknowledging that laborers come from diverse backgrounds and bring various perspectives and skills, fostering creativity and resilience in the workforce while creating a more diverse and accepting environment for all. Needless to say, laborers are essential for their direct contributions to the economy and the broader social and economic stability they provide. Their importance is often highlighted on days like Labor Day, but it’s a recognition that should be had every day.