Most of the rhetoric surrounding the rising cost of labor in the U.S. focuses on President Barack Obama's plan to hike the federal minimum wage by nearly $2, but experts say the debates over whether or not this will be too large a burden for some companies do not get to the heart of the problem.

A new report indicates that manufacturing jobs are growing throughout the country, which is optimistic news for those seeking employment through manufacturing staffing offices.

A recent survey suggest that businesses in the U.S. have the potential to thrive, but could also stand to improve.

A series of new surveys revealed that making sure employees have the proper training is a common concern among hiring managers across industries.

A new report indicates that consumer confidence is on the decline, highlighting some of the benefits that can come from contract labor solutions.

A recent report indicates that that while employment trends have generally slowed over the last couple months, they are becoming more sustainable and employment growth is obvious, which is important news for contract workers over the next few months.

As hiring continues to grow throughout the country, many companies are looking for ways to take on additional labor without having to stretch their budget too much.

Though employment has been relatively consistent recently, seasonal hires are expected to increase in the coming months as demand grows with the coming holiday season, according to a new report.

The contingent workforce has played a big role in the recovering economy, but not everyone is enjoying its spoils.

Though employment increases in August were not as strong as some would like, there were some bright spots, especially as contract workers play a more important role in the economy.