HR Roundup: Slow Year-Over-Year Manufacturing Growth

• On an annual basis, the U.S. manufacturing economy added a net 23,000 jobs between January 2023 and January 2024, an increase of just 0.2%, according to reports.
• For two consecutive months, Ohio has seen a steady increase in continued jobless claims, according to state data.
• OMA Connections Partner RSM has published this list of reasons to consider payroll outsourcing.
• OMA Connections Partner Benesch has published this insight on the federal government’s efforts to reduce fraud in the H-1B Visa Lottery program

Meanwhile, a new study finds age gaps between workers and managers can hurt productivity, but inclusion efforts can help offset the losses. 2/8/2024