As jobs continue to bounce back, recent trends are holding strong and growing. Here are the numbers you need (based on the federal jobs report about February 2021 employment) and hiring insights and tips for finding the best talent.
Unemployment by the numbers
- Overall unemployment: 6.2%
- Men: 6%
- Women: 5.9%
- Asian workers: 5.1%
- White workers: 5.6%
- Hispanic workers: 8.5%
- Black workers: 9.9%
Temporary layoffs: fell to 2.2 million (down from 2.7 million)
Permanent job losses: 3.5 million, same as the month prior
Teleworking: 22.7% (down from 23.2% month prior)
Hiring trends for March 2021
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Skills-based hiring and upskilling your employees. We’re continuing to see a shift in focus from previous job titles and experiences to skillsets. This strategy expands your talent pool, can help you find the perfect culture fit, and supports diverse and inclusive hiring efforts. Supporting your team’s growth and improving skills is another great way to retain talent.
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Related reading: Your skills-based hiring guide
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