We recently hosted a panel discussion focused on recruitment tips to survive and thrive during a challenging economy. The panelists consisted of NPAworldwide members with a wide variety of perspectives and who’ve been in business long enough to have gone through multiple economic cycles. Here are just a few of the tidbits that came out of that discussion. Read the rest of this entry »
Recruitment Tips for Challenging Markets
by Veronica BlattHow Tariffs and Trade Policy are Impacting Recruiters
by Veronica Blatt
It’s no secret that the job market is topsy turvy at the moment due to fluctuating trade policy, tariffs, and actual trade wars. I’m not an economist by any stretch, so rather than try to analyze it myself, here is a round-up of recent articles on this subject: Read the rest of this entry »
Things Change, and Recruiters Adapt
by Veronica Blatt
It’s no secret that hiring has slowed recently and there are many factors contributing to that. One of those things, I believe, is the cyclical nature of the US presidential election which seems to always involve a certain amount of “wait-and-see” breath-holding by employers of all sorts. Some things are likely to change (for better or worse), some things will remain, and as always, the best recruiters adapt to the needs of the market. Read the rest of this entry »
US Leading Economic Index Rises in April
by Veronica Blatt
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. rose in April to 113.3, a gain of 1.6 percent. This followed a March increase of 1.3 percent and a February dip of .1 percent. This welcome gain means the index has surpassed its previous peak (January 2020), which marks a complete recovery from its contraction at the beginning of the covid pandemic. Read the rest of this entry »