(Bloomberg) — U.S. job openings unexpectedly slumped, falling to a two-year low in December, which could reflect weaker demand for hiring as an increasing share of the population joins the workforce. The number of available positions decreased by 364,000 to 6.42 million, according to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS,

Why the background screening check is taking so long? Have you ever applied for a job and started asking yourself this question? You’re not alone. The wait for a background check can at times be frustrating, especially if you’re ready and able to start straight away. Here we’ll look at some of the factors which