_______________________________________
For
Immediate release
December
12, 2012
Job
Postings Flatten – Likely Fiscal Cliff Effect
(Albany,
NY, December 12, 2012) – Job postings, after an increase just after
Thanksgiving, have flattened out consistent with national reports that
employers are holding back on hiring waiting for direction from Washington on
the fiscal cliff issue. “We are at a critical moment – employers are holding
back on filling immediate positions with approximately 45% stating that they
have put a hold on hiring due to the potential impact of the fiscal cliff and
as well until employers fully understand the affordable healthcare impact on
their businesses”, stated Dan Moran, of Next-Act (www.next-act.com),
a career transition management firm located in Colonie.
“This
is not what we want to see now and very concerning. There is news of the effect
of the Affordable Health Plan surfacing that is very concerning to the small
business which can results in fees imposed on employers that are just being
revealed. However, to those in the market for a job, you should not put your
resume on the shelf – hopefully this is short term problem so plant your
seeds now for the new year – don’t wait!”.
Job
postings in the Region were 1577 vs, 1561 the week prior. “We are rather
fortunate however – other markets in NYS were hammered with job activity down
25% plus. “We still see the strength of our market and all the activity
holding us up”. The Capital Region continues to still outpace Buffalo,
Rochester and Syracuse, all larger markets with more employers and
population.
National
Job Scene
As
of 12/12/12, there were, on a seven-day-average, 503. 500
national job postings down slightly from the week before signaling weakness
in a time when we should be seeing strong increases. The top five areas
for the most jobs per capita still continue to remain unchanged: San Jose, CA,
Washington DC, Boston, MA, Raleigh, NC and Oklahoma City, OK. There is one job
posting per unemployed person in each of these markets meaning the market is
much less competitive.
About Next-Act
Next-Act,
a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed
by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over
thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources
management. In 2012, his firm will celebrate 24 years in business. Moran is
noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling
second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career
goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services
to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients
Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act.com
Career Management & Transition Specialists
Celebrating 24-years of
helping others in 2012!
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
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