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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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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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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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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 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 February jobs report showed a resilient labor market, despite the recent economic uncertainty brought on by tariffs and DOGE.
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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 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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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 U.S. economy added 227,000 net new jobs in November, confirming that October's weakness was a blip caused by external factors.
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Hiring for recruiters has slowed in many industries. The highly cyclical profession tells a story of the broader labor market.
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President-elect Donald Trump's policies on taxes, tariffs, and immigration will have impacts across the economy and on recruiters.
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As the election fast approaches, we look at the economic and demographic dynamics in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.
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October was the weakest month of employment growth in nearly four years, but there were factors beyond the economy that impacted gains.
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The outcome of the U.S. election will be determined by swing states, including Arizona. We look at the economic outlook for this state.
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The September jobs report was surprisingly strong, as the U.S. economy added 254,000 net new jobs, far higher than forecasts.
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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?
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The hiring boom following the pandemic has stalled. The U.S. labor market is currently experiencing a white-collar recession.
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The August jobs report features modest employment gains and a decrease in unemployment, but it leaves the Fed in a tough position.
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Recent data revisions point towards a weaker labor market, but data uncertainty is higher than before the pandemic.
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The U.S. labor market experienced a worker reallocation shock during the pandemic, possibly contributing to the productivity boost.
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It's a popular misconception that real wages have stagnated for decades. The data that backs this uses inappropriate inflation data.
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June's employment numbers showed a cooler labor market, with gains of 206,000 and the unemployment rate slipping to 4.1%.
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Workers’ health has been deteriorating and economic costs are rising due to the obesity epidemic. Weight loss drugs can help reverse these negative trends.
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Two surveys offer the primary insights into the labor market, but recently, the job numbers they offer have been diverging.
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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.
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