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    Hiring Trends Show a Slight Dip For Second Month: LinkedIn Workforce Report April 2017

    April 5, 2017

    Hiring in the U.S. got off to an exceptionally strong start in January. But since then, hiring activity has dipped slightly. Hiring across the U.S. was 5.8% higher in March than March 2016, but seasonally-adjusted hiring (hiring that excludes seasonal hiring variations - like companies hiring less in December due to the holiday season) was 0.9% lower than...

  • Introducing Trending Storylines: Discover trending news and views on LinkedIn

    March 22, 2017

    As professionals, two of our most valuable assets are time and knowledge. When we go to our news feeds every morning, we want to connect to the stories that matter most to us professionally. We not only want to know what’s being discussed quickly, but also want to get smarter by discovering diverse perspectives and joining the conversation. Today we’re excited...

  • Your Sweet Spot: Where Job Opportunity and Affordable Housing Intersect

    March 16, 2017

    A new Sweet Spots report from Zillow and LinkedIn highlights the U.S. metros that offer professionals affordable housing and strong job opportunity. Finding a decent place to rent in a desirable city that’s within your budget, while also having some extra spending money left over seems like a near-impossible task. For this reason, we combined forces with Zillow...

  • LinkedIn Profile Photo Tips: Introducing Photo Filters and ...

    March 14, 2017

    Not only does your profile photo help you get recognized on LinkedIn, it can often help you connect to opportunity, whether that’s a...

  • Job Growth Remains High in 2017: LinkedIn Workforce Report ...

    March 8, 2017

    If you’re looking for a new job, 2017 may be your best year yet. Hiring across the U.S. was 1.4% higher in February compared to...

  • International Women's Day: Celebrating the Progress of...

    March 6, 2017

    Gender inequality in the workplace remains prominent, but there has been progress made in hiring women into leadership roles,...