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President-elect Donald Trump's policies on taxes, tariffs, and immigration will have impacts across the economy and on recruiters.

October was the weakest month of employment growth in nearly four years, but there were factors beyond the economy that impacted gains.

It's no secret that the United States manufacturing industry is facing a slowdown. Do the Fed's rate cuts set the sector up for a resurgence?

June's employment numbers showed a cooler labor market, with gains of 206,000 and the unemployment rate slipping to 4.1%.

The U.S. economy added 272,000 new jobs in May, far above market expectations of 150,000. This labor market continues to be resilient.

After four years of schooling marred by COVID-19, this year’s graduates are entering the workforce. What defines Gen Z’s first labor market?

The Canadian labor market had a surprisingly strong April, but is it a sign of a lasting trend or simply a blip?

The labor market started the year off with a bang, but in April, the jobs report showed more humble gains and industry surprises.

In a shift from the recent trend of a steadying labor market, Canada's job market experienced a setback in March, shedding 2,220 positions.

Canada's labor market rebounded in February, making impressive gains of 40,700 net new jobs in a high interest rate environment.

The Canadian labor market made some impressive employment gains in January, but trouble is still brewing under the surface.

Though the economy has performed impressively, negative vibes about the future of the economy have persisted. What caused this "vibecession"?

Canada's economy ended 2023 with weak job gains and a significant slowdown. As we move into 2024, the outlook doesn't look great.

The Canadian labor market added 25,000 new jobs in November, while the unemployment rate rose to 5.8%.

The Canadian labor market grew by 18,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate increased. The labor market is certainly cooling.

Over ten years ago, the data science career was called the "sexiest job of the 21st century." Does that still hold?

Job growth surprised again in Canada last month, but strong wage growth complicates things for the Bank of Canada's fight against inflation.

Canada's labor market is cooling, but population growth in the country remains strong. Unemployed workers face a more difficult hiring landscape.

America’s history is rooted in an open immigration policy – and owes much of its economic success to it.

After a strong jobs report in June, the Canadian labor market lost 6,000 jobs in July, but underlying trends remain strong.

The Canadian labor market came back roaring in June, adding an impressive 60,000 net new jobs.

The Canadian labor market is showing signs of trouble. In May, employment dropped, and Gen Z students are partially to blame.

With low unemployment and a booming service industry, the Canadian labor market continues to show strength, despite recessionary fears. Overall, the Canadian labor market added 35,000 new jobs, a 0.2% increase from last month’s gains. 

The Canadian economy added 22,000 jobs last month. Though subdued compared to January, this data shows continued labor market strength.

In 2022, the labor market was unpredictable. The labor market rebalance in 2023 will see a return to center for "out of whack" industries.

Pay transparency laws are sweeping the nation and changing the world of recruiting. How do these shifting norms impacts recruiters?

The Fed's updated economic projections for 2023 and beyond featured slower growth and higher unemployment, but is this outlook a guarantee?

Our new Labor Market Snapshots will help recruiters understand the economic forces shaping their recruitment challenges.

July’s inflation numbers have sparked a debate within the economics world. Should inflation be discussed as a year over year change? Or month over month?

Pay is the most important factor when searching for a job. Salary transparency laws will help job seekers, but what's the impact on employers?

Determining how the economy is performing is surprisingly difficult. COVID-19 made economists' jobs even harder, requiring them to develop entirely new methods to measure trends in the labor market.

It’s an emergency not just for the housing market but for the job market too.

Since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it has been estimated that 50% of paid hours were done remotely, compared to just 5% pre-pandemic.

Quits rates are at an all time high, reaching 3.0% in November of 2021. Interpreting this trend has two camps: a cultural shift where people have a lower willingness to work, or a cyclic pattern exhibited during times of quick economic recovery.