Recruitment & Retention
Job gains in February were strong, but ‘stormy clouds’ are on the horizon, experts say
Employers added 151,000 jobs in February, but the federal workforce cuts and tariffs could rain on growth.
Economy
Recruitment & Retention
Lower than expected job gains in January don’t tell the labor market’s full story
“The top line number of payroll gains actually isn’t what one should focus on, because how many jobs you need depends so heavily on how many people there are.”
Recruitment & Retention
The future of the labor market remains uncertain after December’s sluggish JOLTS report
“The question is: Are job openings going to stay steady now, as hiring continues to add jobs? Or will they start the decline again?”
Recruitment & Retention
December’s jobs data marked an optimistic end to 2024, but HR leaders still face uncertainty ahead
Despite adding more than expected payroll last month, employers’ hiring plans continue to face uncertainty in the new year.
HR Strategy
How unemployed HR pros are navigating a cool labor market
Since leaving their jobs, Paige Miller and Liz Bronson have had a hard time landing their next roles.
Recruitment & Retention
Hiring, quits slowed further in November, but HR should prepare for changes in 2025
The labor market continued to cool in November—but HR shouldn’t necessarily count on the trend persisting in 2025.
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