Follow the Latest Philadelphia Employment News

Employment is much like the stock market. There are ups and downs, ebbs and flows, but one thing is always certain: there are always employers out there hiring and there are always candidates out there searching. 

At Kane Partners, we have our pulse on the Philadelphia area employment and job news and trends. Stay updated on current events on the employment front and how they impact your job search or your candidate search.

Job Market Outlook

There are many indicators that can both negatively and positively impact the job market. From an employer’s perspective, when times are down and unemployment figures rise, it sometimes has an inverse effect on recruiting. 

When trends like this occur, despite the high unemployment numbers, it usually keeps job searchers at bay in their current position because of the fear of switching companies and possibly facing a layoff if things go south at their new employer. 

Many factors can impact the job market such as the economy and current events.  

How a Recruiter Can Benefit You

Whether you are a business or an individual, working with a recruiter can certainly benefit your ability to land a job or land the top candidate.

For the individual searching for a new job or a new career, working with a recruiter can open doors and opportunities that may not be available to the individual searching on their own. 

Recruiters sometimes know the hidden market through their connections and network. Recruiters are sometimes in the know of job opportunities that may not be listed or posted.  

For companies, the benefits of a recruiter can be fruitful. In addition to saving your organization time and resources searching candidates, recruiters become an extension of your team. They develop a knowledge of your business, staff, and culture, as well as an understanding of the type of individual your team needs.

Work with Kane

Whether you are an individual or a business, work with Kane Partners. We keep an eye on the employment news and trends, and work directly with you on your next recruit or job search. 

6 02, 2020

Working With a Staffing Agency

By |2020-06-12T07:30:38-04:00February 6th, 2020|Staffing Articles|

Considering it takes almost $4,000 and 52 days to fill a position, it is safe to say that hiring new employees is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. And the costs obviously increase exponentially if you end up making a bad hire.  This is why so many companies are looking to professional staffing agencies as a [...]

11 07, 2019

Top Traits in Recruiters

By |2023-04-04T16:00:54-04:00July 11th, 2019|Staffing Articles|

Matching a Top Recruiter for your Organization Your engineering, IT, or manufacturing organization has an opening and is looking for top talent.  A good recruiter will have no problem making the perfect match. Here are some traits we have found that great recruiters have in common:   Passion and Positivity  It takes drive and motivation to [...]

18 10, 2018

How to Choose Between Two Strong Candidates?

By |2020-12-22T06:12:36-05:00October 18th, 2018|Staffing Articles|

One Job, Two Candidates Choosing between two candidates is actually a problem most employers would like to have. However, if you have only one position to be filled, consider the following tips to make the best choice. Evaluate Your Requirements When faced with a dilemma between two seemingly equal candidates, you need to recall what [...]

8 03, 2018

Is There a Difference Between Staffing and Recruitment?

By |2020-04-06T07:18:24-04:00March 8th, 2018|Staffing Articles|

Staffing vs. Recruiting Staffing for IT, engineering and manufacturing job openings describes the process whereby candidates with specific skills are interviewed and hired to fill an open position with an operating company. It usually involves contacting and communicating with known candidates that possess the necessary background and skills required to successfully complete the project or [...]

9 02, 2018

Job Market

By |2021-01-07T05:48:35-05:00February 9th, 2018|Staffing Articles|

Job Market Indicators Early numbers for 2018 on the U.S. economy and jobs are in and they are eye popping. According to a recent CNBC article, unemployment stands at 4.1%, with 200,000 new jobs being created in January. Perhaps even more impressive is the 2.9% gain in wages.  What does all this mean if you [...]

10 08, 2017

Tough Time For Finding Talent

By |2020-04-15T07:05:36-04:00August 10th, 2017|Staffing Articles|

Recruiting During Tough Employment Times The US Unemployment rate was 4.7% in May according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Not taking under-employment or any other factors into mind, the reality is it is HARD for employers to find people. This difficulty is rampant in highly skilled trades like Information Technology, and low -end labor [...]

20 06, 2017

Recruiting Woes

By |2021-01-07T06:24:07-05:00June 20th, 2017|Staffing Articles|

When Recruiters Have no Clue Finding the right recruiter can be a job in itself. A technical manager I know posted a scathing review on LinkedIn about a competing agency. Apparently, he gets numerous bot emails about how they have the perfect job for him, identifying a specific position they have in mind. Apparently, they [...]

18 04, 2017

Why Use A Recruiter To Find A Job?

By |2020-09-10T15:52:55-04:00April 18th, 2017|Staffing Articles|

Find the Right Recruiter for your Job Search Have you ever seen the videos where celebrities interview each other by answering the questions people Google about them most frequently?  It’s hilarious. It got us thinking, what do people google about recruiters?  So we did a bit of research and you’d be surprised by the variety [...]

12 04, 2017

3 Exciting Careers in the Field of Robotics

By |2021-01-05T04:16:12-05:00April 12th, 2017|Staffing Articles|

Robotics and your Next Opportunity Careers in Robotics: One of my closest friends is about to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s in Robotics and has accepted an amazing job in the Bay Area working for a company that makes surgical robots, how cool is that!? I learned that The University of [...]

21 03, 2017

What Are You Worth? Determining Compensation for Professionals

By |2020-09-10T15:45:01-04:00March 21st, 2017|Staffing Articles|

Attaining the Right Salary Compensation Effective May 23rd employers and recruiters in Philadelphia will no longer be allowed to ask prospective employees their current compensation. In January, Mayor Kenney signed into law the Wage Equity Law. The law was enacted to combat wage discrimination against women and minorities, a noble and worthwhile effort and cause. [...]

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