As we enter November, hiring remains subdued across major economies as the global hiring slowdown shows signs of easing, but not of recovery. In this edition of State of the Labor Market, LinkedIn’s Head of Economics, Americas, Kory Kantenga, Ph.D. explores why: - Jobseekers are applying more, but finding less 📊 - Advanced degree holders are facing sharper slowdowns than the broader labor market 📉 - Winter seasonal jobs are scarcer this year in the U.S. ❄️ Read the full analysis below. ⬇️
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Vassilena V.
3w
Everyone talks about the skills gap, but the real fracture is a values gap - between how people define meaningful work and how organisations still measure it. Until that’s fixed, recovery will stay incomplete. :-)
The recent college graduate struggle is one everyone should be worried about. Companies need to step up!
Darshil S.
3w
This article highlights an important intersection between innovation and practical application. What stands out most is how the author connects broader industry trends to real-world challenges, showing that technology isn’t just about efficiency but also about trust, adoption, and long-term value. For professionals, the key takeaway is the need to balance rapid advancement with thoughtful implementation; ensuring that solutions are not only cutting-edge but also sustainable and aligned with stakeholder needs.
Job seekers are definitely feeling this contraction in the marketplace. Also, many are losing trust in companies after so many layoffs plus massive organizational restructuring in the wake of AI transformation (and overall pressures of the economy). One question I have, is, who is "winning" in this job economy?