The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its January 2026 Report, showing a labor market that opened the year with modest job growth and a slightly lower unemployment rate. Hiring remains concentrated in essential service sectors, while overall employment momentum...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its December 2025 Report, showing a labor market that continues to cool but remains relatively stable as the year came to a close. Both job growth and unemployment changed little in December, reinforcing a broader theme that...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its November 2025 Report, following a delay caused by the federal government shutdown. As a result, September and October reports were not published, and much of the analysis below reflects changes from September to...
For the second year in a row, IdealTraits is proud to be recognized as a Platinum ATS Partner with Indeed. This continued partnership means our clients benefit from deep integration with the world’s number one job site, giving them more ways to connect with quality...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its August 2025 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: Healthcare hiring continued: +31,000 jobs in August, with gains across ambulatory care (+13,000),...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its July 2025 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: Healthcare hiring surged: +55,000 jobs in July (above 12-month average of +42,000), led by ambulatory care...
For many businesses, summer brings sunshine, vacations, and, unfortunately, a hiring slowdown that can stall momentum right when it’s needed most. But the so-called “summer slump” doesn’t have to define your third quarter. With the right strategies, your agency or...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its June 2025 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: 147,000 jobs were added in June. This is right in line with the average monthly gain of 146,000 over the past...
As we cross the halfway mark of the year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your hiring strategy. Is your team built to help you finish the year strong, or is a talent gap holding you back? Whether you’re in insurance, automotive, or another growth-focused...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its May 2025 Report, so let’s take a look at how employment fared over the last month. The great news is: 139,000 jobs were added in May. While slightly below the monthly average of 149,000 over the past year, this...
