The Third Group reported that Manufacturing and Construction added +16,000 and +22,000 jobs in August.
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What no one is talking about regarding the August Jobs Report! In addition to June and July numbers being revised up, August exceeded forecasts coming in at 162K jobs ad…
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The Third Group
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- Business Consulting and Services
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- Boca Raton, US
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- 11–50 employees
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The world's most exciting organizations have partnered with The Third Group when they require highly qualified talent to build, scale, and transform their operations. Our boutique firm is powered by deep industry expertise, an unwavering commitment to excellence, and a proven track record across the most complex and high-stakes searches in the market. The Third Group unearths leaders who don't just fill roles, they define them. We are experts in retained executive search, contingent search, and high-level consulting - three distinct but complementary disciplines that allow us to meet our clients' needs. Whether the engagement calls for the precision and exclusivity of a retained search, the speed and flexibility of a contingent model, or the strategic depth of a consulting partnership, The Third Group brings the same standard of excellence to every assignment. Our practice is built on professional relationships, discretion, precision, and a long-term partnership approach. We don't simply match resumes to job descriptions. We identify, assess, and place transformational executives and high-performing professionals who align with the vision, culture, and strategic direction of the organizations we serve.
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The Third Group reported that unemployment held steady at 4.1%, marking the longest stretch of time in history under 4.5% unemployment for 59 consecutive months.
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The Third Group reported that the Information Sector shed -23,000 jobs in August, concentrated in data processing, hosting, publishing, and broadcasting.
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The Third Group reported that Women accounted for nearly 98% of the net increase in August payroll employment.
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