2023’s Job Market Volatility

Barry Vince, President of Motive Workforce, sitting with arms crossed with people behind him

2023 is off to a fast and furious start. In the first week of the year, we experienced significant layoffs from powerhouse companies and a surprisingly strong December jobs report. Lots of job market data to decipher, but for now, the job market has overcome high amounts of tech layoffs and demand for workers continues […]

Motive Workforce Mid-Year Report

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Overall the hiring market remains extremely strong with demand outweighing talent supply. Recruiting/HR teams are overwhelmed trying to fill open positions, and many roles are going unfilled. The most major challenge facing many companies is getting qualified candidates to the finish line. Candidates are receiving counteroffers from current employers, are simply rejecting offers, and are […]

Barry & Rachel Discuss Mental Wellness

  January 19, 2022 Nearly every company in the country is hiring and struggling to locate qualified workers. The Great Resignation is in full effect and more workers are leaving the workforce then entering. Salaries are rising at record levels and companies are struggling to meet their deliverables due to lack of employees. The talent […]

Motive Women Lead the Charge in Staffing

Last week Motive Companies announced a strategic partnership with Two Roads Professional Resources, a 25-year leader in the staffing industry. Motive Workforce Solutions (MWS), formerly Two Roads, has always been a Women-Owned Business and it’s no surprise the leadership continues to focus on Women in Leadership. Sarah Bennett, formerly Talent Acquisition Manager, has been named […]

Supply And Demand In the Workforce – What Employers Need to Know

It’s hard to recall a time when the job market has been more competitive or weighted towards the employee. Employees either stopped working or started working from home during COVID; many of them now don’t want to return. We are in an unprecedented situation. The demand for workers is at an all-time high and the […]

Current Challenges in The Employment World – Intro

Stay tuned – we’ll soon be kicking off a 4-part vblog series that will discuss the current challenges in the employment world, from retaining current employees to recruiting challenges.  We hope you’ll check back!