According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in the US in August was a low 5.1%. Given the fact that at its peak, it was just over 10%, it’s difficult to determine where the bottom might be. As the need for demand for skilled labor increases, but the size of the workforce decreases, it’s important for small businesses to attract, interact, and retain great employees.
Creating the most value from the resources a small business has is crucial to its overall success. Considering that payroll is often one of the largest expense accounts a small business has, sourcing employees from great resources and taking care of them within the business is absolutely worth it.
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