Author: Lou Calamaras, CIR, CCWP

Lou founded ContingentWorkforce.com in 2021 with the intention to bring global attention and innovation coverage to the Contingent Workforce sector. Spending the first decade of his career focused on niche B2B digital media production, Lou transitioned into talent acquisition through Executive Recruiting, RPO candidate sourcing (AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter), RPO high-volume operations support, and global Contingent Workforce management (Certified Contingent Workforce Professional Certificate). Lou’s career provided experience under multiple workforce classifications, whether as a contractor, sole proprietor, business owner, or employee. Lou lives in the Chicagoland area, where he is active in several local communities. When not working you’ll find him excited to spend fun times with his wife and rough-housing with his two boys. If you are interested in how the audience of ContingentWorkforce.com can help your organization, please send Lou a message. Lou@ContingentWorkforce.com
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Midwest Consumer Price Index Soars, however Residential Inventory a Bright Spot for the Region

Lou Calamaras, CIR, CCWP

CHICAGO – The Midwest, U.S. consumer price index set by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reached an all time high in October raising 0.8% from September and 6.6% from a year ago.  Challenged supply chains and corporations attempting to recoup capital losses from the pandemic have been the drivers contributing to the recent inflation. Continue reading Midwest Consumer Price Index Soars, however Residential Inventory a Bright Spot for the Region

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Latest Employment Data Shows Record Number of Workers Resigning. Midwest in Line with Other Regions.

Lou Calamaras, CIR, CCWP

CHICAGO – Jobs numbers out this week from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indeed continue to show the rise in record-number of employment opportunities. Compared to the steady number of individuals looking for work, the employment gap is still increasing. Continue reading Latest Employment Data Shows Record Number of Workers Resigning. Midwest in Line with Other Regions.

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Elkhart, Indiana a.k.a. The RV capital of the world, tops the U.S. WSJ/Realtor.com housing index. High metro-area housing costs and more remote-work opportunities for workers are driving the desire for more room and nature.

Lou Calamaras, CIR, CCWP

Continue reading Elkhart, Indiana a.k.a. The RV capital of the world, tops the U.S. WSJ/Realtor.com housing index. High metro-area housing costs and more remote-work opportunities for workers are driving the desire for more room and nature.

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Millennials report to the Labor Department that pay has plateaued entering their high-earning years. Higher debt-to-income ratios, housing costs, childcare, etc. compared to past generations are the contributing factors.

Lou Calamaras, CIR, CCWP

Continue reading Millennials report to the Labor Department that pay has plateaued entering their high-earning years. Higher debt-to-income ratios, housing costs, childcare, etc. compared to past generations are the contributing factors.