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As we enter the longest shutdown in history, Economist Andrew Flowers synthesizes limited data into guidance for recruiters flying blind.
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Julius Probst, PhD assesses the macroeconomic and policy elements keeping the British economy mired in sticky inflation.
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Economist Sam Kuhn breaks down the macroeconomic headwinds impacting U.S. retail hiring over the holidays, with guidance for recruiters.
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Julius Probst, PhD takes a look at grocery price changes across the world — and makes the case that they're feeding wages.
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Feeling lost without jobs day data? Andrew Flowers and Julius Probst, PhD wrote a guide to help you fill the gaps.
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Chief Economist Andrew Flowers anticipates a U.S. labor market dynamic not seen since the 1970s — with important guidance for recruiters.
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Julius Probst, PhD frames London's housing crisis as a key driver of stagnant productivity, offering infrastructure as a way to expand its workforce.
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Economist Julius Probst, PhD dives into Canada's bleak August jobs data to explain reasons for the downturn—and why the economy may follow.
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Economist Sam Kuhn takes a close look at August's labor market data, highlighting weak points at the brink of a downturn.
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Julius Probst, PhD compares UK minimum wage policy to Germany, with an eye toward long-term macroeconomic impact.
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Economist Sam Kuhn explores spiking competition for top AI talent in terms of supply, demand, and impact on the future of the labor market.
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Julius Probst, PhD explores the limitations of the UK's labor market data and how it complicates policy decisions.
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Julius Probst, PhD examines the perilous outlook for the Italian labor market as both young and old continue to leave its labor force.
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Sam Kuhn reports on the most recent labor market data from the BLS as downward revisions suggest much more rapid cooling than previously thought.
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Julius Probst examines industries in the United States that are highly reliant on migrant labor—and most exposed to fallout from Trump's immigration agenda.
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Around the world, recent college graduates are struggling to find entry-level positions. Welcome to the Global Graduate Recession!
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The impact of the immigration reforms will vary state by state, but the labor markets in the south will be harmed the most.
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The new immigration regime will have impacts on immigration, and therefore GDP and wages, far down the line.
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June gains were oddly strong for local education, while healthcare and restaurants continued to lead in growth.
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The Trump administration's dramatic immigration policies will shake up the labor market, but perhaps not in the way people suspect.
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The summer hiring season is officially here, but recruiters are facing a complex season due to uncertain consumer behavior.
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The United Kingdom's labor market once again faltered in May, showing that it is now in a precarious position; the BoE should act quickly.
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Employment growth has slowed to the weakest level in more than 13 years
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Less than three years after inflation peaked at over 10% in October 2022, the Eurozone is now facing risks of deflation.
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Stamp duty is a tax on buying property in the United Kingdom that is preventing workers from living in the most productive areas.
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Despite the United Kingdom's strong GDP growth in the first quarter, the UK labor market continues to struggle.
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Restaurants in Germany are struggling, but the government wants to support the industry through a reduction in the VAT.
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The U.S. labor market had another strong month in April, but is it the last report before the impact of tariffs is felt?
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In the United Kingdom, more and more people are leaving the labor force and being classified as inactive workers.
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Next week's election in Canada marks a pivotal point in the country's history. What could it mean for the labor market?
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With hiring struggles abound, the healthcare industry is turning to creative new solutions: automation and artificial intelligence.
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Download the full series on the factors shaping healthcare hiring here.
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The volatility in the stock market over the last week has been staggering, but does a crash cause a broader labor market downturn?
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The growing role of government in healthcare has expanded coverage. It also creates volatility for employers because of shifting regulations.
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The labor market had an impressive month in March, but the freshly announced tariffs take center stage this week.
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The United States' rapidly aging population will put a strain on the healthcare industry, especially as the working-age population shrinks.
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This is part one of a four-part series focused on the healthcare labor market, and the major trends shaping its future.
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Germany has long been the poster child of fiscal conservatism, but new fiscal spending plans could transform the country.
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A new German government has charted a path out of Germany's current economic stagnation, but can defense spending really save the day?
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The February jobs report showed a resilient labor market, despite the recent economic uncertainty brought on by tariffs and DOGE.
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Last month's revised jobs data confirmed that the white-collar downturn in 2024 was worse than previously understood.
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Less quitting, less hiring, less firing. The Great Stay is definitely upon us, but the labor market has continued to expand. How?
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Tight labor markets in the United Kingdom, United States, and Spain attracted higher levels of immigrants in recent years.
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January's jobs report features historical revisions of 2024 data that change the way we think about today and tomorrow's labor market.
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The United Kingdom's tax system, including high marginal tax rates, is preventing the economy from reaching its full potential.
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The labor market has proved resilient, but the Gen Z workers are struggling to find their place in today's jobs market.
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After joining the European Union two decades ago, Eastern Europe's growth has become one of the greatest economic success stories of our time.
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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?
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The latest United Kingdom jobs report was not as jolly as we would like.
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