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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

#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

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

#Labor Markets # 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

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

07 Mar 24

After decades of stalling wage gains for the lowest earners, the U.S. is experiencing a dramatic wage compression.

5 minutes

Where in the World are the DINKs?

#Demographics # World

01 Mar 24

Couples in different advanced economies face different opportunity costs when it comes to children, creating different pockets of DINKs across the globe.

4 minutes

Keeping Up With the DINKs

#Demographics # Macroeconomy # World

28 Feb 24

Raising kids has become increasingly expensive but not necessarily in the way that you think. Women increasingly choose career over babies – welcome to the DINK phenomenon.

4 minutes

The Divide Between Graduates’ Aspirations and Industry Demand

23 Feb 24

Despite the robust job market, recent college graduates face greater challenges in securing employment than the rest of the population.

4 minutes

The U.K. Slipped Into Recession: What Does That Mean for the Labor Market?

21 Feb 24

GDP data confirmed that the UK slipped into recession in the second half of 2023. The BoE needs to reverse course quickly or else face a more severe downturn.

5 minutes

How Would We Know if a State is in a Recession?

15 Feb 24

Pinpointing a national downturn is difficult enough, but knowing whether a state is in a recession or not is even more tricky.

5 minutes

Canada’s Labor Market Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

#Labor Markets # Canada # Macroeconomy

14 Feb 24

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

4 minutes

Jobs Market Starts the Year Off With a Bang!

02 Feb 24

The jobs market added a surprisingly strong 353,000 net new jobs in January, while the unemployment rate remained low at 3.7%.

4 minutes

Post-Brexit, the UK is Becoming a Service Export Superpower!

#UK # Labor Markets # World

01 Feb 24

Brexit may have created barriers to trading goods for the U.K., but it might also create an opportunity to become a service export superpower.

4 minutes

Revisions to the Job Numbers May Trouble the Fed

#Macroeconomy # US

23 Jan 24

Data revisions have subtracted more than 400,000 jobs throughout 2023, something that Fed policymakers should keep an eye on.

5 minutes

Push and Pull Factors: Migration to OECD Countries at Record High

#World # Demographics # Germany # UK # US

17 Jan 24

OECD countries have seen a surge in migration recently. In the future, expect permanently higher migration flows due to new factors at work.

5 minutes

UK’s GDP Growth Looks Nice on the Surface

#Macroeconomy # UK

09 Jan 24

Overall GDP growth in the U.K. has been steady, but the increase is driven by population growth, rather than productivity and income growth.

4 minutes

New Year, New Problems for Canada’s Economy

#Labor Markets # Canada

08 Jan 24

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

4 minutes

2024 US Labor Market Outlook: Moving to Beige (Stable and Boring)

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US

05 Jan 24

Since the pandemic started, stability has been lacking in the labor market. The outlook for 2024 looks much more normal.

4 minutes

UK Outlook: Exceeding Expectations but… Stagnating?

15 Dec 23

The United Kingdom's economic outlook is only slightly more uncertain than its current status, which is bad news for the central bank.

5 minutes

Eurozone 2024 Outlook: Monetary Policy in the Driver’s Seat

#Labor Markets # Europe # Germany # Macroeconomy

12 Dec 23

The outlook for the Eurozone is not looking positive for 2024, especially if the European Central Bank continues on its current path.

5 minutes

US Jobs Market Won’t Quit!

#Labor Markets # Macroeconomy # US

08 Dec 23

The American jobs market once again saw impressive gains in November, as shown in a jobs report that supported the soft landing narrative.

3 minutes

Disabled Workers Have Thrived in Recent Years. Can it Last?

#Demographics # Recruiting # US

05 Dec 23

Recent developments have contributed to impressive labor force outcomes for disabled workers, but are they permanent or transient solutions?

4 minutes

Canadian Economy Unsteady Heading Into 2024

#Canada # News

01 Dec 23

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

3 minutes

Tory Tax Cuts: Money Illusion is Doing Some Heavy Lifting

#News # Healthcare # UK

30 Nov 23

Will the proposed tax cuts from the U.K. government's actually boost economic growth or is their usefulness overstated in nominal terms?

5 minutes

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Today’s Work Landscape

#Recruiting # US

28 Nov 23

Employees desire meaningful work, but not every worker finds purpose within their professions. What can employers do to help curate purpose?

5 minutes

The UK Labor Market Does Not Reward Graduates

#Demographics # UK

21 Nov 23

Though more and more people are graduating from college, the U.K. labor market has a troubling graduate skill premium.

5 minutes

Rising Rates Were Tempting, But Forecasters Got Recession Calls Wrong

#Macroeconomy # US

14 Nov 23

Rapidly rising interest rates didn't create the big economic downturn that many forecasters predicted. How did the economy avoid a recession?

4 minutes

The BoE is Sacrificing the Labor Market… Blindly?