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The U.S. labor market is undergoing a significant transformation. While surface-level metrics suggest a stable unemployment rate, a deeper look reveals rising long-term unemployment, slowing job growth, and a controversial political move shaking trust in labor data. Here are the unbiased, data-driven facts that define the state of the U.S.… Read More »What’s Really Happening in the U.S. Economy? (August 2025 Report)
Fed Holds Steady Amid Pressure: A Political and Economic Crossroads In its most recent July 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it would leave interest rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, marking the fifth straight decision to hold rates steady. Despite growing calls for rate cuts—including from two Federal Reserve governors and… Read More »Fed Rate Decision 2025: What It Means for the Economy, Labor Market, and Who Wins or Loses Next
Job seekers face a frustrating and growing challenge: many job postings are fake, expired, or never meant to be filled. These deceptive listings—known as ghost jobs—not only waste valuable time and resources, but also erode trust in the hiring process and distort labor market data. Recent research reveals that the… Read More »Ghost Jobs & Misleading Job Ads Are Still Rising — What Job Seekers and Employers Need to Know
July 28, 2025 — In a major breakthrough for transatlantic trade, the European Union and the United States have reached a sweeping agreement to reset tariffs and investment terms, averting a looming trade war and introducing a new framework that will reshape global commerce for years to come. The deal,… Read More »EU and U.S. Strike Landmark Tariff Deal: Winners, Losers, and What It Means for American Jobs
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Land O’ Lakes, FL – DAVRON, a Land O’ Lakes-based executive search and outplacement firm, recently concluded its 6th Annual School Supply Drive in support of Christian Social Services (CSS). What started as a small community outreach has grown into a beloved tradition that brings together DAVRON employees, local businesses,… Read More »DAVRON Wraps Up 6th Annual Back-to-School Drive for Christian Social Services with Record-Breaking Support
As the U.S. economy continues to evolve post-pandemic, job market conditions are becoming increasingly region-specific. According to the most recent labor market data, the South saw the largest increase in job openings, followed by modest gains in the Midwest and Northeast. In contrast, the West experienced a decline, raising questions… Read More »Regional Variations in U.S. Job Openings: Why the South Is Surging While the West Slows
Effective October 1, 2025, California will enforce new anti-discrimination regulations targeting the use of AI and automated technologies in employment decisions. This marks a significant shift in how businesses across the state must approach recruitment, screening, interviewing, and employee evaluation processes—especially if they use AI or software-assisted tools. What’s Changing:… Read More »California Expands Anti-Discrimination Regulations to Cover AI in Hiring: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
We break it down and make it easy to explore the May 2025 U.S. unemployment trends by state and city. Find out which areas have the highest and lowest jobless rates and what’s driving these labor market changes in cities like Sioux Falls, El Centro, and more. 📊 May 2025… Read More »Where the Jobs Are (and Aren’t) in America: May 2025 Unemployment Report by State and City
By David Coreen, Founder of DAVRON – National Leader in Engineering, Architecture, and Construction Staffing This article is backed by peer-reviewed studies, academic research, and neuroscience—not opinion. Every insight is grounded in published science from leading universities and psychologists. 1. Why Goals Work: The Psychological and Neural Foundation 🔹 Motivation… Read More »The Science of Goal Setting: How Goals Drive Brain & Behavior
The New Reality for Early-Career Professionals Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a defining force in the modern workforce. While AI brings efficiency, innovation, and cost savings, it also brings change—particularly for entry-level job seekers. In 2025, roles traditionally considered “safe starting points”—such as customer service, IT support,… Read More »AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs: Navigating the New Landscape
A Surprising Turn for the Labor Market After nearly two years of steady job growth, the U.S. labor market faced a jarring setback in June 2025, with the private sector unexpectedly shedding 33,000 jobs, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. This marks the first monthly decline in private… Read More »Private Sector Employment Decline: Understanding the First Job Losses Since 2023
For decades, blue-collar and skilled trades careers were considered male-dominated fields. But that’s changing—fast. A growing number of women are entering professions like construction, electrical work, plumbing, and manufacturing, redefining the traditional image of the American tradesperson. As a specialized staffing firm serving construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, DAVRON has… Read More »More Women Are Joining the Trades: A Rising Trend in Blue-Collar Employment
For decades, the assumption was simple: go to college, earn a degree, and your chances of getting a good job improve. But recent labor statistics challenge that expectation. In 2025, recent college graduates are facing higher unemployment rates than the general U.S. population—a reversal not only of logic but of… Read More »Why Are So Many College Graduates Unemployed in 2025? A Reversal of Expectations
The newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is making waves across the U.S. economy. As one of the most comprehensive legislative packages in recent years, the bill introduces bold tax reforms, changes to social programs, and immigration enforcement measures—each with wide-ranging implications for employers, employees, and the broader… Read More »How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Reshape the U.S. Labor Market
Rethinking What Makes a Candidate Qualified In 2025, the traditional four-year degree is no longer the golden ticket it once was. While higher education still plays a vital role in many fields, employers across industries are increasingly prioritizing skills, experience, and demonstrable capabilities over academic credentials alone. This shift—often called… Read More »The Shift from Degrees to Skills: Why Employers Are Prioritizing Competency Over Credentials
Be Candid Without Burning Bridges: A Guide for Professionals Between Roles LinkedIn is an incredible platform for job seekers—but it’s also a public stage. Many unemployed professionals turn to LinkedIn to share frustrations about hiring processes. Often, those concerns are legitimate—delayed communication, unclear job descriptions, ghosting, and more. However, the… Read More »The Dos and Don’ts of Posting on LinkedIn During Your Job Search
The Evolving Workforce Landscape As we navigate through 2025, the job market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by automation, AI adoption, green economy initiatives, and shifting demographic trends. Roles once considered stable are evolving—or disappearing—while new career paths are emerging faster than many workers can adapt. In this environment,… Read More »Upskilling & Reskilling in 2025: Navigating the Future of Work in a Shifting Job Market
For over two decades, Monster.com was a dominant force in the online job search and recruitment industry. But as of June 2025, after years of struggling to compete in a rapidly evolving market, Monster and its parent company, CareerBuilder, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the sale of… Read More »The Rise and Fall of Monster: How a Job Board Giant Lost Its Way
America’s Blue-Collar Backbone at Risk As the U.S. continues to grapple with a persistent shortage of skilled labor, new concerns are emerging around the potential shutdown or defunding of the Job Corps program—a long-standing federal workforce training initiative aimed at preparing young Americans for careers in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and… Read More »A Blow to Blue Collar America: What the Potential Job Corps Shutdown Could Mean for the Skilled Labor Crisis
At DAVRON, we believe in giving back to our community—and what better way than to help local students start the 2025–2026 school year with the tools they need to succeed? We’re proud to announce our 6th Annual School Supply Drive benefiting the Backpacks for Kids program at Christian Social Services… Read More »DAVRON’s Annual School Supply Drive Supporting Christian Social Services of Lutz & Land O’ Lakes, Inc.
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