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19 Dec 24

The latest United Kingdom jobs report was not as jolly as we would like.

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

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 UK Labor Market is Cooling, But Worker Churn Has Frozen

13 Nov 24

The United Kingdom latest employment data will worry the BoE and the new government, especially the low level of worker churn.

5 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

Germany’s Manufacturing Sector Imperiled by China Shock

#Labor Markets # Germany # Manufacturing

20 Sep 24

The German car manufacturing sector has weakened considerably recently. Many factors are at play, and the China shock is one of them.

7 minutes

White-Collar Gloom, Blue-Collar Bloom

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

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?

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

Will Texas be the New California?

#Labor Markets # Manufacturing # US # Warehousing

08 Aug 24

Texas’ economy is experiencing a massive economic boom. YIMBY housing policies, a large inflow of workers, and friendshoring are fueling the state’s high growth rates.

5 minutes

U.S. Labor Market Moves From Tight to Balanced

02 Aug 24

4 minutes

The Long Shadow of Deindustrialization

#Manufacturing # UK

26 Jul 24

Rapid deindustrialization in the U.K. led to massive employment losses in the manufacturing sector in the 80s and 90s. Those effects can still be felt today.

5 minutes

Latest Jobs Report Reframes the United Kingdom’s Outlook

19 Jul 24

4 minutes

The Real Deal With Real Wages and Productivity

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

The Labor Market is Slowing, and That’s (Mostly) Okay

09 Jul 24

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

4 minutes

Climate Change Is Today’s Economic Problem, Not Tomorrow’s

#Labor Markets # Europe # Germany # UK

28 Jun 24

Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is already negatively impacting European economies and labor markets.

5 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

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

May Flowers Bring Job Power: US Economy Beats Projections

07 Jun 24

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.

3 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?

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

The Minimum Wage Has Leveled Pay in the UK

15 May 24

Income inequality in the U.K. has fallen. Wage stagnation at the top combined with large increases in the minimum wage can help explain why.

6 minutes

Full-Court Press or Fast Break for Canada’s Labor Market?

#Labor Markets # Canada

10 May 24

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

4 minutes

When was the Best Labor Market for US Workers?

09 May 24

The United States labor market has been impressively strong for some time, but is this the best labor market ever? Not quite.

4 minutes

April Showers? Not Quite for Jobs

03 May 24

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

3 minutes

Spain’s Economy is Enjoying a Comeback

#Europe # Leisure and Hospitality

02 May 24

Spain’s decade-long depression finally seems to be over. The country is enjoying a labor market recovery and a tourism boom.

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

Canada Weathers the Winter Employment Storm

#Labor Markets # Canada

14 Mar 24

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

5 minutes

No “Landing” For High-Flying Job Market

#US # Labor Markets

08 Mar 24

The U.S. labor market continues to defy gravity: with 275,000 net new jobs in February (beating expectations once again) job growth doesn’t appear to be “landing” at all.

3 minutes

The Unexpected Wage Compression