Back office blunders and a disconnect for core ROI
The recent decline in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) job postings, as reported by Lightcast, reveals a deeper issue plaguing many...
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- Aug 26
Unreliable labor market data undermines confidence, casting a shadow over the economy
Usually, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data releases are a fairly sleepy affair, providing insight only into specific Wall Street...
- Aug 5
White collar labor market melts down, offering opportunity for cheap tech skills
The white-collar job market is experiencing a significant cooldown, marking the end of the pandemic-induced hiring frenzy. Recent data...
- Aug 5
Hiring reverts to the old ways as online applications inundate employers
The job application landscape is shifting dramatically as employers grapple with an overwhelming influx of online applications, driven in...
- May 20
Bots vs bots makes hiring landscape increasing inhospitable for candidates and companies alike
The rise of artificial intelligence in the job market has led to a bot versus bot war, leaving both job seekers and employers frustrated...
- May 13
Job switchers increasingly regret their choice despite elevated post-pandemic quit rates
The Great Resignation, which saw record numbers of workers leaving their jobs for new opportunities, may not have delivered the...
- May 13
Winners and losers in a “more brawn, less brain” labor market
The US job market is increasingly diverging into two distinct paths, with skilled manual labor in high demand while knowledge-based...
- May 6
Anxiety and technology stalk the white collar workforce
White-collar workers are increasingly finding themselves grappling with a confluence of anxiety, technological advancements, and ongoing...
- May 6
Talent gets caught between cost reduction and strategic planning
Talent acquisition (TA) professionals find themselves in a challenging position, torn between the demands of strategic workforce planning...
- Apr 22
Immigration functions as life support for the US labor market, but structural labor shortages are around the corner
As the United States grapples with an aging population and a shrinking labor force, the recent surge in immigration has served as a...
- Mar 25
Middle manager cuts rise amid efficiency push risking further disengagement and attrition
As corporations prioritize efficiency in the face of economic headwinds, middle managers are bearing the brunt of layoffs. According to...
- Mar 25
Entry-level to manager pipeline set to rise as a continuity risk for business operations
The traditional pathway from entry-level roles to managerial positions is facing mounting challenges, posing a significant risk to...
- Mar 25
AI set to undermine white collar and early career jobs markets
AI is poised to fundamentally transform the labor market, with white-collar and early-career roles facing the most significant...
- Mar 11
Tale of two labor markets: Strong headline figures hide falling wages, quit rates
The U.S. labor market is presenting a tale of two narratives, with headline figures portraying strength while underlying indicators...
- Mar 11
Small businesses’ salary increases decelerate
Despite the resilient labor market conditions, small businesses are scaling back their plans for wage increases and hiring. Only 19% of...
- Mar 4
Skills based hiring more rhetoric than reality
For most companies skills-based hiring is pretty much all talk, report finds. (WorkLife) Many companies are failing to make good on...
- Feb 26
Remote work has slowed wage growth and raised productivity
New economic research reveals a link between remote work and lower wage growth, contradicting expectations. Each extra home day...
- Feb 26
Apprenticeships on the rise amid search for alternative labor sources
Apprenticeships are surging as an increasingly attractive alternative to costly degrees or mid-career reskilling. Registrations hit...
- Feb 19
Disabled Americans drive gangbusters job growth
Americans with disabilities have punched above their weight in rebuilding the workforce post-pandemic, accounting for nearly a third of...
- Feb 19
Rising healthcare costs erode salary gains
While paychecks may be getting bigger, workers aren't taking home as much as they seem. New research finds US families with employer...
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