Posts by Scott Bradford
The Contract Series: Part 1 – Preparing For Negotiations
You’re in discussions with an employer for a position that looks like a great fit, and it looks like you’ll be offered a contract. However, one of the most critical aspects of the contract negotiation starts before an agreement is even tendered. Here are some important aspects to consider early on in the job search,…
Read MoreAre You Ready for What’s Next?
Everyone is trying to understand what’s coming next in a post-COVID-19 world. While we have no special foresight into the future of the pandemic, we can tell you what we have seen over the past few months so that you can apply these lessons to your practice. 1) Demand for dentists remains very strong. While…
Read MoreEmployment Situation Report – December 2020
Summary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Employment Situation Report Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 140,000 in December, well below the consensus forecast of a job gain of 45,000. Unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7 percent or 10.7 million unemployed persons. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) noted in today’s release that both…
Read MoreHow to Build a Hybrid Workforce
You have likely seen and heard a lot about the hybrid workforce that is destined to be part of the new World of Work for the foreseeable future. As we get closer to a vaccine and the end of the pandemic, it’s unlikely that you will go back entirely to the old way of doing…
Read MoreEmployment Summary for November 2020
Summary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Employment Situation Report The U.S. economy added 245,000 non-farm jobs in November, below the 410,000-job growth forecast by economists. The unemployment rate edged down to 6.7 percent. While November is the seventh consecutive month of both job growth and unemployment rate improvement, the pace of that improvement…
Read MoreEmployment Summary for October 2020
The U.S. economy added 638,000 non-farm jobs in October, above the 530,000-job growth expected by economists. The unemployment rate declined to 6.6 percent. October is the sixth consecutive month of both job growth and unemployment rate improvement. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported notable job gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services,…
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