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Britain has a Hidden Unemployment Crisis, Especially for Young Workers

#Labor Markets # Demographics # UK
25 Apr 25
In the United Kingdom, more and more people are leaving the labor force and being classified as inactive workers.
6 minutes

A Pivotal Moment in Canadian History

#Labor Markets # Canada # Election Coverage
24 Apr 25
Next week's election in Canada marks a pivotal point in the country's history. What could it mean for the labor market?
4 minutes

Robots: Helpful Hands or Extra Headaches?

#Healthcare # Technology # US
17 Apr 25
With hiring struggles abound, the healthcare industry is turning to creative new solutions: automation and artificial intelligence.
4 minutes

The Three Rs Reshaping Healthcare Recruiting: Total Series

#Healthcare # Recruiting # US
17 Apr 25
Download the full series on the factors shaping healthcare hiring here.
0 minutes

The Stock Market is Not NOT the Economy: Financial Crashes and the Labor Market 

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US
09 Apr 25
The volatility in the stock market over the last week has been staggering, but does a crash cause a broader labor market downturn?
5 minutes

Is this the Calm Before the Tariff Storm? 

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US
04 Apr 25
The labor market had an impressive month in March, but the freshly announced tariffs take center stage this week.
5 minutes

Retirees: The Silver Tsunami for the Healthcare Industry

#Healthcare # Demographics # US
02 Apr 25
The United States' rapidly aging population will put a strain on the healthcare industry, especially as the working-age population shrinks.
4 minutes

Retirees, Regulations, and Robots: The Three Rs Reshaping Healthcare Recruiting 

#Healthcare # Recruiting # US
28 Mar 25
This is part one of a four-part series focused on the healthcare labor market, and the major trends shaping its future.
6 minutes

Germany’s €1 Trillion Bazooka: What Does it Mean for the Labor Market? 

#Labor Markets # Germany # Macroeconomy
19 Mar 25
Germany has long been the poster child of fiscal conservatism, but new fiscal spending plans could transform the country.
4 minutes

Can Increased Defense Spending Save the German Economy?  

#Germany # Macroeconomy
11 Mar 25
A new German government has charted a path out of Germany's current economic stagnation, but can defense spending really save the day?
6 minutes

Despite the DOGE Blitz, Hiring Still Ticks

#US # Macroeconomy
07 Mar 25
The February jobs report showed a resilient labor market, despite the recent economic uncertainty brought on by tariffs and DOGE.
4 minutes

The Great Stay: Has the Job Market Lost Its Dynamism? 

#Recruiting # Healthcare # Technology # US
20 Feb 25
Less quitting, less hiring, less firing. The Great Stay is definitely upon us, but the labor market has continued to expand. How?
4 minutes

Tight Labor Markets are a Strong Pull Factor for Immigrants 

#US # Europe # Macroeconomy # UK
14 Feb 25
Tight labor markets in the United Kingdom, United States, and Spain attracted higher levels of immigrants in recent years.
5 minutes

The Past, Present, and Future of the US Labor Market

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US
07 Feb 25
January's jobs report features historical revisions of 2024 data that change the way we think about today and tomorrow's labor market.
4 minutes

Some UK Workers Won’t Work Overtime: Blame Tax Insanity! 

#Macroeconomy # UK
30 Jan 25
The United Kingdom's tax system, including high marginal tax rates, is preventing the economy from reaching its full potential.
6 minutes

Gen Z is Struggling to Find Footing in the Job Market

#Demographics # US
22 Jan 25
The labor market has proved resilient, but the Gen Z workers are struggling to find their place in today's jobs market.
4 minutes

Eastern Europe’s Growth Miracle, Delivered by the EU

#Labor Markets # Europe # Macroeconomy
16 Jan 25
After joining the European Union two decades ago, Eastern Europe's growth has become one of the greatest economic success stories of our time.
6 minutes

The Landing Was Soft. Will Policy Shake It Up? 

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US
10 Jan 25
The U.S. labor market added 256,000 net new jobs in December, but what will the new year and new administration bring for the labor market?
4 minutes

Weak Consumers are Holding Back Europe’s Largest Economies  

#Macroeconomy # Europe # Germany # UK
13 Dec 24
European consumers are saving more and spending less, impeding economic recovery across the continent. But real wage growth may be to blame.
7 minutes

A Decent (but Boring) Report to Round Out 2024 

#Labor Markets # News # US
06 Dec 24
The U.S. economy added 227,000 net new jobs in November, confirming that October's weakness was a blip caused by external factors.
3 minutes

What Does the Trump Victory Mean for the UK Economy?  

#News # Election Coverage # UK
27 Nov 24
Ironically, British deindustrialization, which has long been a deterrent to growth, may make the U.K. more competitive in a Trump-era Europe.
5 minutes

What Does the Trump Victory Mean for the German Economy?  

#Labor Markets # Election Coverage # Germany
22 Nov 24
The election of Donald Trump will have profound impacts on European economies. We explore the potential impact on German labor markets.
6 minutes

Recruiters’ Reality is the Labor Market’s Prophecy

#Labor Markets # Recruiting # US
20 Nov 24
Hiring for recruiters has slowed in many industries. The highly cyclical profession tells a story of the broader labor market.
3 minutes

Trump’s Trio: How Immigration, Tariffs, and Taxes Shape the Economy

#US # Election Coverage # Macroeconomy
15 Nov 24
President-elect Donald Trump's policies on taxes, tariffs, and immigration will have impacts across the economy and on recruiters.
8 minutes

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Three Takeaways from the UK Autumn Budget 

#UK # Macroeconomy
08 Nov 24
The Autumn Budget was one of the most important in decades, as the measures will materially change the U.K. macroeconomic outlook.
7 minutes

Recruitonomics Swing State Election Analysis: Pennsylvania 

#Labor Markets # Election Coverage # US
04 Nov 24
As the election fast approaches, we look at the economic and demographic dynamics in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.
6 minutes

Storms and Strikes Shake Up October Jobs Report, but Weakening Continues 

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # Manufacturing # US
01 Nov 24
October was the weakest month of employment growth in nearly four years, but there were factors beyond the economy that impacted gains.
4 minutes

Recruitonomics Swing State Election Analysis: Arizona 

#US # Demographics # Election Coverage
25 Oct 24
The outcome of the U.S. election will be determined by swing states, including Arizona. We look at the economic outlook for this state.
6 minutes

Top Two Voter Priorities Intertwined: Immigration and the Economy 

#Macroeconomy # Election Coverage # US
18 Oct 24
5 minutes

Is This September Report the October Surprise? 

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US
04 Oct 24
The September jobs report was surprisingly strong, as the U.S. economy added 254,000 net new jobs, far higher than forecasts.
4 minutes

Will Lower Borrowing Costs Rekindle U.S. Manufacturing Jobs?

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # Manufacturing # US
27 Sep 24
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?
5 minutes

White-Collar Gloom, Blue-Collar Bloom 

#Labor Markets # Demographics # US
11 Sep 24
The hiring boom following the pandemic has stalled. The U.S. labor market is currently experiencing a white-collar recession.
8 minutes

August Jobs Report Leaves Fed with a Coin Flip 

#Labor Markets # News # US
06 Sep 24
The August jobs report features modest employment gains and a decrease in unemployment, but it leaves the Fed in a tough position.
4 minutes

Data Revisions Subtract More Than 800,000 Jobs: What Now? 

#Labor Markets # News # US
29 Aug 24
Recent data revisions point towards a weaker labor market, but data uncertainty is higher than before the pandemic.
6 minutes

Is the Skills Gap Getting Worse in the UK?  

#Labor Markets # Recruiting # UK
23 Aug 24
The number of skill-shortage vacancies in the U.K. has surged in recent years, particularly for blue-collar occupations that are affected by Brexit.
6 minutes

The Great Reallocation: Can Worker Churn Explain the Productivity Burst?  

#Labor Markets # Europe # Recruiting # US
14 Aug 24
The U.S. labor market experienced a worker reallocation shock during the pandemic, possibly contributing to the productivity boost.
7 minutes

The Real Deal With Real Wages and Productivity

#Labor Markets # Demographics # US
12 Jul 24
It's a popular misconception that real wages have stagnated for decades. The data that backs this uses inappropriate inflation data.
4 minutes

Can Weight Loss Drugs Boost Economic Growth? 

#Labor Markets # Demographics # Europe # Macroeconomy # US
21 Jun 24
Workers’ health has been deteriorating and economic costs are rising due to the obesity epidemic. Weight loss drugs can help reverse these negative trends.
5 minutes

The Diverging Job Numbers – And Which One is Correct

#Labor Markets # News # US
13 Jun 24
Two surveys offer the primary insights into the labor market, but recently, the job numbers they offer have been diverging.
5 minutes

The ECB Should Disregard High German Wage Growth… For Now 

#Macroeconomy # Europe # Germany
05 Jun 24
High interest rates in the Europe have stifled economic growth. High German wage growth is a risk, but the ECB should continue to ease policy.
5 minutes

What Kind of Labor Market Awaits Gen Z Graduates?

#Labor Markets # Demographics # US
24 May 24
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?
5 minutes

Decoding Global Talent: Understanding Trends in US Immigration 

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US
26 Apr 24
According to a new report, the United States continues to be a top destination for international talent seeking opportunities abroad.
4 minutes

Seven Facts About UK Migration 

#Demographics # UK
26 Apr 24
The U.K. has experienced a surge in immigration lately, so we gathered seven facts about the current state of immigration.
4 minutes

Conflicting Macro Data Causes Severe Headaches for the BoE

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # UK
18 Apr 24
In the U.K., both wages and inflation came in hotter than expected. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged up and payroll jobs saw a steep decline, indicating a rapidly weakening labor market.
4 minutes

Weapons, Wine, and Beauty Products: The French Economy is Hot 

#Labor Markets # Europe # Macroeconomy
10 Apr 24
The French economy has been outperforming thanks to fashionable exports, favorable demographics, and an attractive investment environment.
6 minutes

Steering Through Challenges in Canada

#Labor Markets # Canada # Macroeconomy
08 Apr 24
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.
4 minutes

How Strong is Too Strong?  

#Labor Markets # Healthcare # Recruiting # Technology # US
05 Apr 24
The U.S. labor market had another impressive month, but is the enduring growth too strong for the Federal Reserve?
3 minutes

Immigration Unexpectedly Thwarts the Population Time Bomb

#Labor Markets # Demographics # Germany # Macroeconomy # UK
28 Mar 24
Advanced economies are facing shrinking workforces. But the recent immigration surge is now throwing off some older population forecasts.
5 minutes

The UK is in the Midst of a White-Collar Recession 

#Labor Markets # Demographics # Macroeconomy # UK
22 Mar 24
The U.K.’s economic downturn is currently affecting “sitting-down jobs” much more than “standing-up jobs”. The U.K. labor market is experiencing a white-collar recession.
5 minutes

Germany, Literally the Sick Man of Europe

#Germany # Macroeconomy
15 Mar 24
The amount of sick leave in Germany can partially explain why Germany’s economy tipped into recession last year.
5 minutes

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